State of Women in Academic Medicine Charts


A graph showing the representation of women in academic medi

A graph showing percentage of full-time U.S. medical school

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

Degree Men Women
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

Degree Men Women
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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