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Despite the increasing number of women joining the field, GI remains one of the most male-dominated medical subspecialties. The AGA Women’s Committee has developed a comprehensive strategy to identify and address disparities and has highlighted future directions to achieve gender equality in GI.

The AGA Gender Equity Framework outlines six domains of action, the current state and desired future state: bias & gender disparities, leadership & career advancement, wellness & balance, retention & recruitment, mentorship & sponsorship, and recognition.

Based on the desired future state, the group created a roadmap towards gender equity with measurable tactics. Career development workshops, including the Women in GI regional workshops and Women’s Executive Leadership Conference, are both crucial tactics.



AGA outlined a few key areas for future gender equity efforts to focus on:

  • Clearer GI-specific transparency guidelines regarding recruitment, salary, promotions, funding, and leadership.
  • Pathway and research programs that help students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved and stay engaged in GI.
  • Support networks (through GI societies, institutions, or other organizations) that help women connect, collaborate, and grow their careers.

The AGA Women’s Committee, along with other AGA committees, will continue to work to achieve the vision laid out in the AGA Gender Equity Framework and Gender Equity Road Map.







 

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Despite the increasing number of women joining the field, GI remains one of the most male-dominated medical subspecialties. The AGA Women’s Committee has developed a comprehensive strategy to identify and address disparities and has highlighted future directions to achieve gender equality in GI.

The AGA Gender Equity Framework outlines six domains of action, the current state and desired future state: bias & gender disparities, leadership & career advancement, wellness & balance, retention & recruitment, mentorship & sponsorship, and recognition.

Based on the desired future state, the group created a roadmap towards gender equity with measurable tactics. Career development workshops, including the Women in GI regional workshops and Women’s Executive Leadership Conference, are both crucial tactics.



AGA outlined a few key areas for future gender equity efforts to focus on:

  • Clearer GI-specific transparency guidelines regarding recruitment, salary, promotions, funding, and leadership.
  • Pathway and research programs that help students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved and stay engaged in GI.
  • Support networks (through GI societies, institutions, or other organizations) that help women connect, collaborate, and grow their careers.

The AGA Women’s Committee, along with other AGA committees, will continue to work to achieve the vision laid out in the AGA Gender Equity Framework and Gender Equity Road Map.







 

Despite the increasing number of women joining the field, GI remains one of the most male-dominated medical subspecialties. The AGA Women’s Committee has developed a comprehensive strategy to identify and address disparities and has highlighted future directions to achieve gender equality in GI.

The AGA Gender Equity Framework outlines six domains of action, the current state and desired future state: bias & gender disparities, leadership & career advancement, wellness & balance, retention & recruitment, mentorship & sponsorship, and recognition.

Based on the desired future state, the group created a roadmap towards gender equity with measurable tactics. Career development workshops, including the Women in GI regional workshops and Women’s Executive Leadership Conference, are both crucial tactics.



AGA outlined a few key areas for future gender equity efforts to focus on:

  • Clearer GI-specific transparency guidelines regarding recruitment, salary, promotions, funding, and leadership.
  • Pathway and research programs that help students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved and stay engaged in GI.
  • Support networks (through GI societies, institutions, or other organizations) that help women connect, collaborate, and grow their careers.

The AGA Women’s Committee, along with other AGA committees, will continue to work to achieve the vision laid out in the AGA Gender Equity Framework and Gender Equity Road Map.







 

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