Recruiting and Retaining Women in Hepatology: Essential Strategies for Division Chiefs and Academic Leaders

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As the majority of transplant hepatology trainees are women, it is essential to focus on recruiting and retaining this talented group to ensure a thriving hepatology division. Evidence highlights that workplace bias, family-unfriendly work environments, and gender pay inequities are significant challenges that need to be addressed. This community conversation begins with a brief expert review of the evidence behind workplace gender inequities and exploration of successful structural solutions. A diverse panel—including division chiefs with successful recruitment records, a female fellow trainee, an early-career female physician, and a mid-career female physician—then share their experiences with fellowship applications and job searches.