S exualharassmenthas serious and significant consequences for the individual, institutions, and all of medicine. 1–3 A clear definition ofsexualharassmentincludes genderharassment, unwantedsexualattention, andsexualcoercion. 4 Studies have shown a high prevalence ofsexualharassmentduring medical school and residency, as well as among faculty. 2 , 5 , 6 Many studies demonstrate a negative impact ofsexualharassmenton engagement and career satisfaction, along with causing or accentuating burnout. These behaviors also affect trainees’ choice of

S exualharassmenthas serious and significant consequences for the individual, institutions, and all of medicine. 1–3 A clear definition ofsexualharassmentincludes genderharassment, unwantedsexualattention, andsexualcoercion. 4 Studies have shown a high prevalence ofsexualharassmentduring medical school and residency, as well as among faculty. 2 , 5 , 6 Many studies demonstrate a negative impact ofsexualharassmenton engagement and career satisfaction, along with causing or accentuating burnout. These behaviors also affect

O n behalf of the One Neurosurgery Summit and the Neurosurgery Professionalism Taskforce, Benzil et al. 1 conducted a survey that looked into a wide array of issues and concerns around the topic ofsexualharassment. The work serves us well, providing meaningful data that could benefit our personal and professional lives. Although previous studies have provided data on the extent ofsexualharassmentin other surgical specialties, this is the first study to measure this within neurosurgery specifically. Accurate and comprehensive data are needed in

O n behalf of the One Neurosurgery Summit and the Neurosurgery Professionalism Taskforce, Benzil et al. 1 conducted a survey that looked into a wide array of issues and concerns around the topic ofsexualharassment. The work serves us well, providing meaningful data that could benefit our personal and professional lives. Although previous studies have provided data on the extent ofsexualharassmentin other surgical specialties, this is the first study to measure this within neurosurgery specifically. Accurate and comprehensive data are needed in order to

TO THE EDITOR: We read with great interest the article by Benzil et al. 1 ( Benzil DL, Muraszko KM, Soni P, et al. Toward an understanding ofsexualharassmentin neurosurgery. J Neurosurg. Published online November 10, 2020. doi:10.3171/2020.6.JNS201649 ), in which the authors report that according to the results of the survey they created and administered, most neurosurgeons have experiencedharassmentduring their careers, a finding that highlights the need to assess the depth of this issue.Harassmentstrongly affects the lives and work

TO THE EDITOR: We read with great interest the article by Benzil et al. 1 ( Benzil DL, Muraszko KM, Soni P, et al. Toward an understanding ofsexualharassmentin neurosurgery. J Neurosurg. Published online November 10, 2020. doi:10.3171/2020.6.JNS201649 ), in which the authors report that according to the results of the survey they created and administered, most neurosurgeons have experiencedharassmentduring their careers, a finding that highlights the need to assess the depth of this issue.Harassmentstrongly affects the lives and work effectiveness of

context of professional conferences. Many technology and science meetings have reported incidents of attendeeharassment. 3–5 It would be naïve to think that medical professions, and neurosurgery in particular, have been immune to incidences ofsexualharassmentand discrimination during sponsored events. While several hundred science and technology organizations have adopted anti-harassmentpolicies, 6 the establishment of clear policies and codes of conduct for attendees has been sparse in the medical field. To promote the open exchange of ideas, as well

One Neurosurgery Summit group can continue unabated. In the future, it will be critical for the One Neurosurgery Summit group of leaders to envision ways to address issues facing many of the surgical specialties including neurosurgery, such as equity, diversity, and inclusion; professionalism in the workplace and at national meetings; andsexualharassment. Despite some improvements in gender-based equity in neurosurgery, 4 there is still much more ground to cover to ensure that the best and brightest from the most diverse pool of applicants are attracted to

社会聚会也在探索,以及the emerging roles of women as leaders in international organizations. The challenges of increasing the visibility of worthy participants in all professional endeavors are discussed. Further, various facets of a changing professional workplace are reported, including parental leave and other wellness policies of interest to both men and women entering neurosurgery, perceptions about the demands of the discipline, and the impact of role models,harassment, and other issues. Historical reports highlight several noteworthy

behavior by superiors is still reported at alarming rates. 12 Recently, Benzil et al. reported that 62% of their survey respondents witnessedsexualharassmentand 55% reported that theharassmenthad been directed against them during their career. 12 Disappointingly, 37% reported that they had experiencedsexualharassmentmore than 10 times. 12 Racial disparity in neurosurgery is even more staggering. Of the 5645 active neurosurgeons in the United States in 2018, only 3.8% identified as Black. 13 As of 2019, only 4.58% of neurosurgery residents are Black, 14 and