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A look at what pediatric hospitalists think of gender bias

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  • Edward Doyle

  • February 3, 2026

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    Nearly one-third of pediatric hospitalists reported experiencing gender bias, predominantly among women.

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    Seventy-seven percent of pediatric hospitalists expressed career satisfaction, but female hospitalists reported lower satisfaction.

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    Women pediatric hospitalists were more likely to face exclusion from opportunities and lower pay compared to their male counterparts.

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    Forty-five percent of women perceived gender-specific biases, significantly higher than the 26.5% of men who reported similar perceptions.

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    The study concluded that a high percentage of women in a specialty does not protect against gender bias.

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A look at what pediatric hospitalists think of gender bias

  • by Edward Doyle

  • February 3, 2026

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