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Academic benchmark of highly influential ophthalmologists listed in the ophthalmology power list.
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Academic Journal
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Shemesh R; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.; Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.; Tiosano A; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.; Ophthalmology Division, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.; Barayev E; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.; Ophthalmology Division, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.; Zloczower E; Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel.; Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.; Gershoni A; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.; Ophthalmology Division, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.; Dotan G; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. gaddotan@hotmail.com.; Ophthalmology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel. gaddotan@hotmail.com.
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Publisher: Nature Publishing Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8703986 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1476-5454 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0950222X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Eye (Lond) Subsets: MEDLINE
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Language
English
Abstract
Objective: To review the academic benchmark of highly influential ophthalmologists listed in the ophthalmology '2020 Power List'.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the academic profiles, achievements, and bibliometric profiles of all ophthalmologists listed in the 'Power List of 2020', regarded as the most influential figures in ophthalmology today, were analysed.
Results: Ninety-five ophthalmologists were studied, after excluding 10 non-ophthalmologist figures that are also listed. Their mean age is 63 ± 11.7 years, with a strong male predominance (84.2%, n = 80 males, P < 0.001). All have a medical doctorate degree, and 31% (n = 29) have a Philosophy Doctor (PhD) degree. Fifty-three percent (n = 51) are graduates of medical schools in the United States (US). However, non-US ophthalmologists have a higher percentage of PhD degrees (41%, 18/44) vs. US ophthalmologists (22%, 11/51, P = 0.069), and also a longer duration of post-residency training (5.8 ± 3.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9 years, P < 0.001). The most common subspecialty was cataract and anterior segment surgery (42%, n = 40). The mean and standard deviation of the total number of papers published by ophthalmologists were 307.4 ± 226.3, with a mean citation record of 11,835.7 ± 13,330.5, and a mean h-index of 46.9 ± 27.9.
Conclusions: The ophthalmologists listed on the 'Power List of 2020' are leaders with high accomplishments and an established interest in research evidenced by a high record of publications and an exceptional bibliometric profile. The list contains more US figures with a gender disparity, demonstrating a greater difficulty for international ophthalmologists, especially women, in achieving this high level of recognition.
(© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.)
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the academic profiles, achievements, and bibliometric profiles of all ophthalmologists listed in the 'Power List of 2020', regarded as the most influential figures in ophthalmology today, were analysed.
Results: Ninety-five ophthalmologists were studied, after excluding 10 non-ophthalmologist figures that are also listed. Their mean age is 63 ± 11.7 years, with a strong male predominance (84.2%, n = 80 males, P < 0.001). All have a medical doctorate degree, and 31% (n = 29) have a Philosophy Doctor (PhD) degree. Fifty-three percent (n = 51) are graduates of medical schools in the United States (US). However, non-US ophthalmologists have a higher percentage of PhD degrees (41%, 18/44) vs. US ophthalmologists (22%, 11/51, P = 0.069), and also a longer duration of post-residency training (5.8 ± 3.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9 years, P < 0.001). The most common subspecialty was cataract and anterior segment surgery (42%, n = 40). The mean and standard deviation of the total number of papers published by ophthalmologists were 307.4 ± 226.3, with a mean citation record of 11,835.7 ± 13,330.5, and a mean h-index of 46.9 ± 27.9.
Conclusions: The ophthalmologists listed on the 'Power List of 2020' are leaders with high accomplishments and an established interest in research evidenced by a high record of publications and an exceptional bibliometric profile. The list contains more US figures with a gender disparity, demonstrating a greater difficulty for international ophthalmologists, especially women, in achieving this high level of recognition.
(© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.)