Analysis of Factors Related to the Sex Diversity of Orthopaedic Residency Programs in the United States

Abstract

There are greater percentages of female residents at orthopaedic residency programs with more female faculty members, more women in leadership positions, a women's sports medicine program, and the option to do a research year. Departmental and national leaders may consider these factors when efforts are undertaken to enhance the recruitment of female applicants and improve female interest in orthopaedic surgery as a specialty.