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American journal of ophthalmology · 5d
Cohort studyAmerican journal of ophthalmology · 2026

Workforce Representation in Ophthalmology Oral Board Examiners and Examinees.

Fasika A Woreta, Faiqa B Aamir, Muhammad Ali … George B Bartley
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Share of women among ophthalmology oral board examiners rose after exams went virtual

Workforce Representation in Ophthalmology Oral Board Examiners and Examinees.

Fasika A Woreta … George B Bartley
American journal of ophthalmology · 2026
Purpose

To evaluate the characteristics of the American Board of Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology) oral board examiners and examinees as well as trends in examiner and examinee gender over time.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study.

Results

Percent of oral board examiners who were women in 2024, up from 31.3% in 2019.

31.3%
Women examiners 2019
49.1%
Women examiners 2024
More results

Overall, the proportion of women examiners increased over the study period.

The percentage of women examinees remained stable (41.7% [95% CI: 37.6%-45.8%] in 2019; 37.5% [95% CI: 33.0%-42.0%] in 2024, p-value: .019).

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

The representation of women among the American Board of Ophthalmology oral board examiners has increased significantly following the transition to virtual exams while the proportion of examinees remained stable.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Strategies to increase flexibility in scheduling exams may be beneficial in continuing to improve examiner representation.

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