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Gender Trends in Healthcare and Academia—Where Does the University of Malta Stand?

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  • Elizabeth Grech

    (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta)

  • Anneka Pace

    (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta)

  • Tamara Attard Mallia

    (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta)

  • Sarah Cuschieri

    (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta)

Abstract

A current and pertinent topic is that of gender studies within healthcare students and academic staff of healthcare courses. This commentary explores the feminization of healthcare studies and the extent to which women in Malta hold key roles in academia within the faculties of Health Sciences, Dental Surgery, and Medicine and Surgery at the University of Malta. Data were publicly available from the university website. Gender (male: female ratio) trends were elicited from the data representing each level of qualification as offered by each faculty, while top academic roles within each faculty were noted. As a general trend, the number of students studying healthcare courses has increased, with an increased female-to-male ratio. Yet, in academia, men still occupy top roles. Efforts should be made to cater for all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic levels within the healthcare workforce to allow delivery of the best possible service.

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  • Elizabeth Grech & Anneka Pace & Tamara Attard Mallia & Sarah Cuschieri, 2022. "Gender Trends in Healthcare and Academia—Where Does the University of Malta Stand?," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-5, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:11:y:2022:i:10:p:463-:d:937560
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