A graph showing the representation of women in academic medicine with percentages and photos of women in medical settings. Graph data in a readable table is further down the page.

A graph showing percentage of full-time U.S. medical school faculty by gender. Graph data in a readable table is further down the page.

The following accessible charts describe graphics provided on EVMS Women in Medicine and Science. Originals are from The State of Women in Academic Medicine, published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2018 - 2019.

Percentage of Full-Time U.S. Medical School Faculty by Gender, 2009-2018

Year % Men% Women
2009 64% 36%
2010  64%  36% 
2011  63%  37% 
2012  63%  37%  
2013  62%  38% 
2014  61%  39% 
2015  60%  40% 
2016  60%   40% 
2017  59%  41% 
2018  59%   41% 

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Percentage of Full-Time U.S. Medical School Faculty by Gender, 2009-2018

DegreeMenWomen
MD 62% 38%
PhD  64%  36% 
MD and PhD  72%  28% 

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Percentage of Full-Time U.S. Medical School Faculty by Gender, 2009-2018

DegreeMenWomen
MD 59% 41%
PhD  51%  49% 
MD and PhD  70%  30% 

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Representation of Women in Academic Medicine 2018-2019

Type% Women
Medical School Applicants      51%
Medical School Graduates 48% 
Residents 46% 
Faculty 41% 
Division Chiefs  29% 
Full Professors 25% 
Senior Associate Deans 34% 
Department Chairs 18%  
Deans 18% 

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