• Devki Patel, Vaishnavi J Patel, Brianna Clark, Rosy Thachil, Joanna Georgakas, Michelle A S Drobny, Ariela Marshall, Roberta Gebhard, and AMWA Gender Equity Task Force.
• AMWA Gender Equity Task Force, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
• J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2025 Jan 29.

AbstractBackground: The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) highlights the ongoing gender inequities in the medical profession, particularly in pay, leadership roles, workplace treatment, and work-life integration. Objective: To present evidence of gender disparities in medicine, analyze their root causes, and propose strategies for fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment. Findings: Despite progress, women physicians continue to face significant disparities, including lower salaries, underrepresentation in leadership roles, and discrimination. These issues are particularly pronounced among minority women and physician mothers. Recommendations: AMWA advocates for transparent pay structures, robust antidiscrimination policies, comprehensive support for physician mothers, and a shift toward work-life integration to ensure that all physicians can thrive professionally and contribute fully to patient care. Conclusion: By addressing these inequities, the medical profession can create an environment where all physicians thrive professionally and contribute fully to patient care.

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