Why so few women are practicing Orthopedic medicine?

Women attracted to orthopedics due to personal attributes, nature of the field (Healio)
Despite lack of role models and exposure to orthopedics, women currently practicing orthopedics were attracted to the field due to its nature and their personal attributes, according to a poster presented at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting.
“Most of our responders chose orthopedics because the nature of the field and work attracted them, despite a lack of early exposure to the field and a lack of mentorship,” Rachel S. Rohde, MD, told Healio.com/Orthopedics. “Women continue to account fo...