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Re: that “professionalism” publication
Always disappointing, but rarely surprising, to see something so sexist & outdated make it all the way to print in a medical journal
But let’s be clear, this paper didn’t come from thin air. The issue is so much larger behind the scenes
Always disappointing, but rarely surprising, to see something so sexist & outdated make it all the way to print in a medical journal
But let’s be clear, this paper didn’t come from thin air. The issue is so much larger behind the scenes
Every single person involved in the manuscript from the initial idea to the final acceptance thought it aligned with the journal’s stated aim to publish “relevant papers that report important medical advancements, test new hypotheses, and address current controversies.”
And that’s the problem. This isn’t just a “who let this get published” issue. It’s an entire culture that needs to shift. It’s a generation unwilling to adapt. It’s a primitive mindset that persists across many professions, but is particularly strong in the field of surgery.
And because this deserves its own tweet...
Your methods on the paper included 3 males screening for professionalism. Part of this screening included identifying “provocative posing in bikinis/swimwear”
The fact this didn’t raise any red flags during the publication process
Your methods on the paper included 3 males screening for professionalism. Part of this screening included identifying “provocative posing in bikinis/swimwear”
The fact this didn’t raise any red flags during the publication process
The only silver lining is that the paper is so inflammatory and enraging that it’s bringing to a very bright light these aforementioned issues.
Our profession is ever evolving. We need to challenge the antequated definition of professionalism, especially regarding women.
Our profession is ever evolving. We need to challenge the antequated definition of professionalism, especially regarding women.
I need the field of surgery to hold itself to higher standards.
@JVascSurg you need to do better. Us “young surgeons” are your future and we demand better.
Here is the paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074152141932587X
@JVascSurg you need to do better. Us “young surgeons” are your future and we demand better.
Here is the paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074152141932587X
