943 Gender Inequalities in Surgery: A Literature Review and Social Media Analysis.

Abstract Aim This study identified the current barriers to women in surgery UK and evaluated hashtags that are broadcast via Twitter expose gender bias within surgery. Method A literature review was conducted using key terms identify search NVivo Ncapture keywords categorising sexism surgical profession. Tweet content qualitatively assess gender-based inequalities UK. Tweets were further evidence of trolling or dismissive behaviour towards sexism. Results The work-family imbalance, lack female role models, inflexibility working hours, pay gap, objectification as analysis demonstrated throughout training #Surgical#Sexism #HammerItOut #CutItOut #NHSMeToo, with minimal comments. provided a platform support praise users speak out against bias, including whistleblowers. Conclusions social media can provide an environment who may be experiencing their workplace. also demonstrate purpose useful aid whistleblowing healthcare.