Top in GI: Highlights from the Scrubs & Heels Summit
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The Scrubs & Heels organization recently held its inaugural summit, where women in gastroenterology gathered to network and attend educational sessions, panel discussions and presentations on personal and professional development.
During the summit, Ninfa Candela, MD, a medical director of U.S. medical affairs in gastroenterology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, offered advice to female gastroenterologists who are seeking opportunities in the industry. She told Healio about her transition from clinical practice to industry and the various benefits that followed. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.
The second top story was about a presentation from the summit on how to prepare and present a successful TEDx Talk. Other top stories focused on how to be an effective leader and the important role of male allies in medicine.
Read these and more top stories in gastroenterology below:
VIDEO: Opportunities abound for physicians seeking involvement in industry
In a Healio video exclusive, Candela discusses the benefits and avenues of getting involved with industry. Read more.
Perfect your TEDx Talk by translating your expertise into passion
Although giving a TEDx Talk can be a “daunting” experience, with proper preparation it can also be fun and rewarding, according to one expert at the 2022 Scrubs and Heels Summit. Read more.
VIDEO: ‘Lean into your purpose’ to be an effective leader, expert says
In a Healio video exclusive, Lauren R. Powell, MPA, PhD, vice president of U.S. Health Equity and Community Wellness at Takeda, and president and CEO of consulting firm The Equitist, shares tips to become an effective leader. Read more.
Effective male allies ‘recruit, train and retain’ female gastroenterologists
Female gastroenterologists continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions and earn less than their male counterparts, spotlighting a critical ally role for males, noted a presenter at Scrubs and Heels Summit. Read more.
Registry trials can provide revenue ‘backbone’ for gastroenterology practice
Incorporating clinical trials into daily practice can both enhance patient treatment options and provide a stream of reimbursement revenue to support the practice, according to a presenter at the Scrubs and Heels Summit. Read more.