Women in dental education and their desire to lead: A follow‐up

The aim of this study was to provide a follow‐up to the 2015 national survey of women in dental education to re‐examine factors and perceived barriers to pursuing administrative and leadership roles. At the beginning of 2023, a survey was administered to full‐time women faculty in predoctoral dental...

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Published in:Journal of dental education 2024-04, Vol.88 (S1), p.690-698
Main Authors: Wendland, Meghan E., Gadbury‐Amyot, Cynthia C., Van Ness, Christopher J., Haas, Steven E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
career mobility
COVID-19 - epidemiology
dental
Dentists, Women - statistics & numerical data
education
Education, Dental
faculty
Faculty, Dental
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Leadership
Schools, Dental
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
women
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Summary:The aim of this study was to provide a follow‐up to the 2015 national survey of women in dental education to re‐examine factors and perceived barriers to pursuing administrative and leadership roles. At the beginning of 2023, a survey was administered to full‐time women faculty in predoctoral dental programs in the United States. The survey instrument employed a structured format along with open‐ended questions to capture qualitative data. The overall response rate was 26% (527/1994) and included respondents from fifty‐five of the sixty‐seven dental schools contacted. Half of respondents indicated holding an administrative position and 20% reported administration as their primary appointment. There was a significant increase in the number of women holding a leadership role in 2023 (76%) compared to 2015 (53%). Those seeking a leadership position in 2023 were less likely to have participated in leadership training (p0.01). Women in leadership and administrative roles were more likely to indicate receiving extra compensation for administrative duties (p
ISSN:0022-0337
1930-7837
DOI:10.1002/jdd.13507