Only nine report working part-time. Although a similar survey has not been done for men, Apter praised the Academy for its support and assistance with this project. She especially thanked Rebecca Dinan, the committee's staff liaison. Apter said respondents were a diversified group, reporting expertise in all areas of allergy and immunology, in medical education, and in both clinical and basic science research. In addition, they were experienced in pediatric rheumatology, pediatric pulmonary medicine, cystic fibrosis, HIV and related diseases, occupational medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, olfaction, epidemiology, public health, health policy, and business administration.
Many women work with underserved and inner-city areas.
The women not seeking involvement or wanting to end their involvement with Academy committees often said they don't have the available time to make a meaningful commitment.