Equal Pay for Equal Work in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Feb;131(2):224-226. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002420.

Abstract

The most compelling data suggest women in academic obstetrics and gynecology earn approximately $36,000 less than male colleagues per year in regression models correcting for commonly cited explanatory variables. Although residual confounding may exist, academic departments in the United States should consider rigorous examination of their own internal metrics around salary to ensure gender-neutral compensation, commonly referred to as equal pay for equal work.

MeSH terms

  • Faculty, Medical
  • Female
  • Gynecology*
  • Humans
  • Obstetrics*
  • Salaries and Fringe Benefits*
  • Sex Factors
  • United States