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Descriptive statistics summarized numeric responses, and qualitative content analysis identified emerging themes in free-text responses.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n Responses from 125 PHM division leaders (53% response rate) were received. Leaders were predominately women (69%) and held PHM subboard certification (84%), with a median of 15 years of practice as a hospitalist. According to leaders, 76% of their faculty were women. No gender differences were reported in faculty rank or leadership roles. Compensation analysis by gender was reported by only 26% of responding institutions. Similarly, although wellness support was common, gender-stratified analyses of outcomes were rarely performed (19%). Mean paid parental leave offered to birth parents was 8 weeks. Qualitative analysis of leaders\u2019 suggestions to drive change toward gender equity revealed 6 major themes: (1) compensation transparency, (2) caregiver support, (3) career development, (4) countering gender bias through education and allyship, (5) fostering psychological safety, and (6) advancing institutional accountability.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n Division leaders reported gaps in gender equity practices alongside systemic challenges in PHM. Identified priorities include transparent compensation practices, caregiver-inclusive benefits, career pathways, and leadership accountability. 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