Ries Shanique A, Zolfaghari Emily June, Higaki Adrian, Olivera Justin A, Cangut Busra, Ahmed Adham, Hsiung Tiffany, Carducci Jessica, Chidi Alexis, Elshiekh Mohanad, Degife Ellelan, Arrington Ryon, Jindani Rajika, Perkins Adegbemisola Aregbe, Rodriguez Emily, Eisenberg Michael, Servais Elliot, Woodard Gavitt, Antonoff Mara B
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
JTCVS Open. 2025 Feb 24;24:521-526. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2025.02.008. eCollection 2025 Apr.
The aim of this study was to characterize the failures of professional scholarly discourse at a national cardiothoracic surgical meeting, with particular attention directed toward gender-related inequities in treatment.
During the 2024 Society of Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, we used a standardized tool to conduct structured, real-time observations of professional behavior during meeting sessions. Fifteen observers gathered data from 22 sessions, including Plenary, Education/Quality/Wellness, General Thoracic, and Adult Cardiac Surgery. Survey items were designed to evaluate presenters', discussants', and moderators', conduct, specifically pertaining to interruptions, use of appropriate titles, and adherence to allotted presentation times.
Unprofessional behavior was observed in 13 of 22 (59%) studied sessions. During these sessions, 46 perpetrators were identified, among whom 38 (83%) were men and 8 (17%) were women. Women were significantly more likely to be addressed by an inappropriate title compared with men, 44% and 25%, respectively ( < .001). Of the 88 observed presenters, 65 (74%) were men and 23 (26%) were women. There were 4 (4%) students, 12 (14%) surgical residents, and 72 (82%) attending surgeon presenters. Among women presenters, 5 (13%) were interrupted compared with 3 men (7.7%). Speaking longer than time allotted occurred for 46 (49%) of observed presenters, with no significant difference observed between men and women presenters.
Unprofessional behavior occurred with regularity during this societal conference. Men more frequently engaged in these actions, with women being disproportionately affected. By shedding light on such issues, we can appropriately address biases and provide education regarding acceptable conduct.
本研究旨在描述在一次全国心胸外科会议上专业学术交流中的失误情况，尤其关注与治疗相关的性别不平等问题。
在2024年胸外科医师协会年会上，我们使用标准化工具对会议期间的专业行为进行结构化实时观察。15名观察员从22场会议中收集数据，包括全会、教育/质量/健康、普通胸外科和成人心脏外科会议。调查项目旨在评估演讲者、讨论者和主持人的行为，特别是与打断、使用恰当称呼以及遵守规定演讲时间有关的行为。
在22场（59%）研究会议中的13场观察到了不专业行为。在这些会议中，确定了46名违规者，其中38名（83%）为男性，8名（17%）为女性。与男性相比，女性被使用不当称呼的可能性显著更高，分别为44%和25%（P<0.001）。在88名观察到的演讲者中，65名（74%）为男性，23名（26%）为女性。有4名（4%）学生、12名（14%）外科住院医师和72名（82%）主治外科医生作为演讲者。在女性演讲者中，5名（13%）被打断，而男性为3名（7.7%）。46名（49%）观察到的演讲者发言时间超过了规定时间，男性和女性演讲者之间未观察到显著差异。
在这次行业会议期间，不专业行为经常发生。男性更频繁地参与这些行为，而女性受到的影响尤为严重。通过揭示此类问题，我们可以适当地解决偏见并提供关于可接受行为的教育。
