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<p>Surgery in Austria is becoming increasingly more female, a&#xa0;trend that is particularly evident in vascular surgery. In 2025, 42.1% of candidates taking the specialist examination in vascular surgery were female residents. Women account for more than half of all medical students in Austria and roughly half of practicing physicians; nevertheless, structural challenges continue to shape the professional reality for female surgeons even though historically ingrained biases against women in surgery are gradually fading. Starting a&#xa0;family often leads to career setbacks due to training interruptions, part-time work and consequently reduced opportunities to perform complex procedures. Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership positions in surgery. Flexible working hours, improved workforce planning, mentoring programs and targeted leadership coaching are essential to support female surgeons. Employers and policymakers must take greater responsibility in compensating for parental leave and ensuring equal opportunities, particularly in light of a&#xa0;new generation seeking a better work-life balance.</p>

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Chirurgin in Österreich 2025

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    2025年12月2日

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  • M. E. Kliewer,
  • M. E. Leinweber

摘要

Surgery in Austria is becoming increasingly more female, a trend that is particularly evident in vascular surgery. In 2025, 42.1% of candidates taking the specialist examination in vascular surgery were female residents. Women account for more than half of all medical students in Austria and roughly half of practicing physicians; nevertheless, structural challenges continue to shape the professional reality for female surgeons even though historically ingrained biases against women in surgery are gradually fading. Starting a family often leads to career setbacks due to training interruptions, part-time work and consequently reduced opportunities to perform complex procedures. Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership positions in surgery. Flexible working hours, improved workforce planning, mentoring programs and targeted leadership coaching are essential to support female surgeons. Employers and policymakers must take greater responsibility in compensating for parental leave and ensuring equal opportunities, particularly in light of a new generation seeking a better work-life balance.