Diversity And Inclusion

Representation of individuals underrepresented in academic medicine is further away from reflecting the U.S. population today than it was in 2000, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society held a joint event to address important and timely topics related to the long-standing gender disparity in orthopedics, according to a press release.

MIAMI — In a Healio video exclusive, Jennifer A. Christie, MD, professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, recaps the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within organizations and academic institutions.

At the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, FAAOS, was presented with the AAOS Diversity Award for making orthopedics more accessible to, and representative of, diverse populations.

MIAMI – 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.

MIAMI – Impostor phenomenon – or self-doubt and feeling like a fraud at work – is a common challenge for high-achieving individuals, but poses unique challenges for women and minorities, noted a presenter at Scrubs and Heels Summit.

MIAMI – Improving diversity and inclusion starts with understanding one’s own implicit bias and working intentionally to create a culture of inclusivity to unleash everyone’s true potential, an expert at Scrubs and Heels Summit said.

NEW ORLEANS – Johnson & Johnson Vision announced here at SECO 2022 that it is partnering with the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry to support the group’s initiatives to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive future for students, Chandra Mickles, OD, said.

Dagny Zhu, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, talk with Alison Early, MD, Regine Pappas, MD, and Shanika Esparaz, MD, about homemaker and mom hack tips for those balancing family life and a career in medicine.

Dermatologists should adapt gender-inclusive language and practices to welcome patients seeking gender-affirming care, according to recommendations published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.