# Gender Trends in Professional Advancement Among Academic Pediatric Neurologists

**Authors:** Juliet K. Knowles, Angela L. Hewitt, Prathyusha Teeyagura, Bren Botzheim, Derek Boothroyd, Ria Pal, Chrisoula Cheronis, Shermila Pia, Rebecca MacRae, Christine Shrock, Taelor Hancock, Rayann Solidum, Jaclyn Peraino, Amy Hill, Laura Owlett, Sara N. Moss, Catherine Tran, Daniel A. Castillo, Mark S. Wainwright, Renée A. Shellhaas, Nomazulu Dlamini, Mustafa Sahin, Rose Gelineau-Morel, Joshua L. Bonkowsky

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.40884 · JAMA Network Open · 2025-10-31

## TL;DR

This study explores gender differences in professional advancement among pediatric neurologists certified between 2000 and 2020.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into gender trends in academic success within pediatric neurology.

## Key findings

- Gender disparities in academic advancement were observed among pediatric neurologists.
- Metrics of academic success varied significantly between genders.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines gender representation and metrics of academic success for academic pediatric neurologists who were board certified between 2000 and 2020.

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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