Abstract：
Equitable representation is key for successful clinical and research work. Inequalities in gender, skin colour, and education have been found among professionals in many medical, surgical and academic fields, but have not been examined yet in the current UK neurologists\' workforce. This cross-sectional study examined whether there are disparities in gender, perceived skin colour, education, academic productivity, and career progression among UK neurologists. The names of consultant neurologists working in the UK anytime between December 2021 and March 2022 were found via an online search. Online data were collected regarding education, research activity, academic productivity, impact and progression. A total of 1010 consultant neurologists were found to be working in the UK. There was predominance of men at consultant level, with a university affiliation, and with a full professor position. All 24 female full professors had white skin colour. There were no skin colour or gender disparities in currently being affiliated with a top university, obtaining a Master\'s degree, or duration between medical degree obtainment and becoming full professors. However, less black or brown neurologists had obtained a PhD, were consultants, andit took them a longer time from medical school graduation until becoming consultants.Less females were currently affiliated with a university and had obtained their medical degree from a top university. There were also skin colour and gender disparities in bibliometrics. In conclusion, this study revealed that there are gender, skin colour, education, academic productivity, and career progression gaps among UK consultant neurologists, which need to be addressed.
摘要：
公平的代表性是成功的临床和研究工作的关键。性别不平等，肤色,在许多医学界的专业人士中都发现了教育，外科和学术领域，但尚未在目前的英国神经科医生队伍中进行检查。这项横断面研究检查了性别是否存在差异，感知到的肤色，教育,学术生产力,以及英国神经学家的职业发展。通过在线搜索找到了2021年12月至2022年3月期间在英国工作的顾问神经学家的名字。收集了有关教育的在线数据，研究活动,学术生产力,影响和进步。共有1010名神经科顾问被发现在英国工作。顾问级别的男性占主导地位，与大学有联系，还有一个正式的教授职位.所有24名正教授都是白肤色。目前隶属于顶尖大学没有肤色或性别差异，获得硕士学位，或获得医学学位和成为全职教授之间的持续时间。然而,较少的黑人或棕色神经学家获得博士学位，是顾问，从医学院毕业到成为顾问，他们花了更长的时间。目前，较少的女性隶属于一所大学，并从一所顶尖大学获得了医学学位。文献计量学中也存在肤色和性别差异。总之,这项研究表明，有性别，肤色,教育,学术生产力,和英国顾问神经学家之间的职业发展差距，需要解决的问题。
