Women make up 73 percent of medical and health services managers, yet only 18 percent of hospital CEOs are women, according to a report from Rock Health entitled “Women in Healthcare”.
Women make up a majority of the healthcare workforce but are underrepresented as decision-makers.
Women make up 73 percent of medical and health services managers, yet only 18 percent of hospital CEOs are women, according to a report from Rock Health entitled “Women in Healthcare”.
Women make up a majority of the healthcare workforce but are underrepresented as decision-makers.
Women contribute ::
- 47% of medical school graduates
- 32% of physicians and surgeons
- 14% of partners at healthcare venture capitalists
- 4% of healthcare company CEOs
Biggest barriers to career advancement ::
- 49% = Self-confidence
- 45% = Time constraints
- 43% = Ability to connect with senior leadership
- 41% = Family obligations
- 16% = Education/skills
Fact
+ A study published in the Journal of American Medicine showed that from a sample of 2,000 physicians, female physicians earned $12,000 less per year than their male counterparts, even after adjusting for specialty, academic rank, hours worked, publications, and leadership positions. (JAMA, 2012)