Journal of the American Medical Women's Association (1972)
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The number of women in all medical specialties increased during the 1970s and 1980s. Anesthesiology residency programs experienced unprecedented growth from 1980 to 1986. ⋯ Studies have shown a correlation between gender and choice of specialty. Factors influencing the differences in choice and the decrease in the percentage of women choosing anesthesiology are unknown.