JMIR Dermatology (May 2024)

Gender Parity Analysis of the Editorial Boards of Influential Dermatology Journals: Cross-Sectional Study

  • Mindy D Szeto,
  • Torunn E Sivesind,
  • Lori S Kim,
  • Katie A O’Connell,
  • Kathryn A Sprague,
  • Yvonne Nong,
  • Daniel M Strock,
  • Annie L Cao,
  • Jieying Wu,
  • Lauren M Toledo,
  • Sophia M Wolfe,
  • Wyatt Boothby-Shoemaker,
  • Robert P Dellavalle

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/40819
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7
p. e40819

Abstract

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This study underscores the persistent underrepresentation of women in academic dermatology leadership positions by examining the gender composition of editorial boards across top dermatology journals, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.