ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2026
Gender representation in leadership and speaking roles at rehabilitation medicine conferences in the UK: a 26-year analysis.
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Objective: To investigate gender representation in leadership and speaking roles at British Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine conferences from 2000 to 2025 and compare participation with the national rehabilitation medicine workforce. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of conference programmes spanning 26 years. Setting: Annual scientific meetings of the British Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, United Kingdom. Participants: All individuals listed in conference programmes as participants with identifiable roles (session chair, invited lecturer, poster/platform presenter, panellist, other). Gender was determined using programme details, structured internet searches, or self-identification. Interventions: Not applicable. Results: Across 37 meetings, 1,214 participants were identified; gender was determined for 83%. Men held more roles overall (592 vs. 436; Conclusions: Men remain overrepresented in conference roles, but women participate at or above expected levels relative to their workforce share. Ongoing efforts are needed to address barriers and promote inclusive representation in Rehabilitation Medicine leadership and academic visibility across all dimensions of diversity, not only gender.
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