Table 2 Distribution of studied participants according to the effect of the surgeon's gender on participants’ career

Do you think that the presence of a female surgeon in your clinical training affected your decision at the time you pursued a career in surgery?

 No, it did not

30 (58.8)

 Yes, negatively

0 (0.0)

 Yes, positively

21 (41.2)

Do you think that the presence of a male surgeon in your clinical training affected your decision at the time you pursued a career in surgery?

 No, it did not

39 (76.5)

 Yes, negatively

2 (3.9)

 Yes, positively

10 (19.6)

Had you discussed a surgical career with a female surgeon before applying to surgery?

 No

16 (31.4)

 Yes

35 (68.6)

Had you worked with a female surgeon before applying to surgery?

 No

4 (7.8)

 Yes

47 (92.2)

Do you think female surgeons are properly represented in your community?

 No

33 (64.7)

 Yes

18 (35.3)

Were your choices influenced by a female surgical resident?

 No

27 (52.9)

 Yes, negative influence

1 (2)

 Yes, positive influence

23 (45.1)

Have you worked directly with her?

 No

2 (3.9)

 Not applicable

17 (33.3)

 Yes, after applying

2 (3.9)

 Yes, before applying

30 (58.8)

Were your choices influenced by a female surgery consultant?

 No

26 (51)

 Yes, positive influence

25 (49)

Have you worked directly with her?

 No

7 (13.7)

 Not applicable

16 (31.4)

 Yes, after applying

3 (5.9)

 Yes, before applying

25 (49)

Were your choices influenced by a male surgical resident?

 No

31 (60.8)

 Yes, negative influence

2 (3.9)

 Yes, positive influence

18 (35.3)

Have you worked directly with him?

 No

1 (2)

 Not applicable

20 (39.2)

 Yes, after applying

2 (3.9)

 Yes, before applying

28 (54.9)

Were your choices influenced by a male surgery consultant?

 No

25 (49)

 Yes, positive influence

26 (51)

Have you worked directly with him?

 No

1 (2)

 Not applicable

19 (37.3)

 Yes, after applying

2 (3.9)

 Yes, before applying

29 (56.9)