Identifying Barriers and Facilitators of Success for Female Radiology Researchers: An Analysis of In-Depth Interviews With Nationally Recognized Leaders of the Field |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, New York;2. Section chief, Abdominal Imaging, Director of Health Policy, and Director of Prostate Imaging, Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York;3. Professor, School of Global Health, New York University, New York, New York;1. School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, New York;2. Section chief, Abdominal Imaging, Director of Health Policy, and Director of Prostate Imaging, Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York;3. Professor, School of Global Health, New York University, New York, New York;1. Chair, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California;2. Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California;3. Vice- Chair of IT, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California;4. Professor and Vice Chair at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Baltimore, Maryland; Chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Veterans Affairs Maryland Healthcare System; Director, Maryland Imaging Research Technologies Laboratory; Adjunct appointments as Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland College Park and as Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland;5. Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer for the UCLA Health Sciences, which is comprised of the UCLA Hospital System, the UCLA Faculty Practice Group, and the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California;1. Chief Resident, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia;2. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia;3. Professor, Vice Chair for Health Policy & Practice, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia;1. Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington;2. Department of Radiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington;3. Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota;4. Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Radiology Chief of Service, University of Washington and NWH Medical Centers, Medical Director of MRI, University of Washington School of Medicine |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveWomen are highly underrepresented among leadership positions within radiology research, disproportionate to their underrepresentation in radiology overall. We sought to identify the causes and solutions of such disparity at the personal, organizational, and institutional levels among female radiology researchers who are leaders in the field.Subjects and methodsWe used purposive sampling to identify nationally recognized female leaders in radiology research. We developed a semistructured interview guide and conducted in-depth one-on-one telephone interviews with participants (n = 16) that ranged from 36 to 65 min. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data were analyzed by two researchers trained in qualitative methods using Saldana’s first- and second-cycle coding method. Themes were identified using a grounded theory approach to identify meaningful patterns that addressed the research question.ResultsParticipants identified barriers to their professional development and success, including personal and professional obstacles often associated with work-life balance and the nonlinear nature of women’s careers because of caregiving responsibilities. Participants also identified facilitators of success that operated at the individual, organizational, and institutional level, such as purposeful networking, having an advocate, and participating in leadership events.ConclusionThis study represents the first effort to qualitatively capture the facilitators of success for nationally recognized female radiology researchers. Findings suggest that synergistic efforts can be undertaken by early-career female radiologists and their colleagues, national radiology organizations, and academic institutions to systematically enable the inclusion and participation of women. The field of radiology should consider how to work dynamically at multiple levels to implement the identified potential changes. |
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| Keywords: | Gender inequality leadership qualitative methods radiology research |
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