title: Women in interventional cardiology: Is there a problem?
abstract: In the United States, women account for 4% of interventional cardiologists and perform 3% of interventional procedures. Male and female cardiology fellows share concerns that dissuade them from careers in interventional cardiology; unique issues for women include professional isolation and childbearing. Interventional fellowships should enhance female mentorship and develop friendly policies regarding maternity leave; other issues require comprehensive solutions to medical school debt, duration of training, and balancing professional goals with lifestyle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Safian
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000193:education*; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D016896:Treatment Outcome