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October 19, 2020
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Leaders in health care set the bar for diversity, equity, inclusion

Leaders in health care set the bar for diversity, equity, inclusion

Physicians and patients continue to be adversely affected by racial, ethnic and sex discrimination, but leaders in health care can help drive change, according to a keynote speaker at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

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October 19, 2020
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Female authors underrepresented in HF randomized controlled trials

Female authors underrepresented in HF randomized controlled trials

Women have remained underrepresented as authors of HF randomized controlled trials from 2000 to 2019, researchers found in a systematic review.

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October 19, 2020
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Hours worked, satisfaction similar among male, female ODs

Survey respondents reported a similar number of hours worked per week and an equivalent level of satisfaction regardless of gender, according to a workforce study shared at the virtual American Academy of Optometry meeting.

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October 16, 2020
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Summer program for high school students targets gender disparities in oncology

Summer program for high school students targets gender disparities in oncology

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School has implemented an outreach program for high school students that aims to address the gender gap in oncology, research and academic leadership.

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October 15, 2020
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Dr. XYZ Syndrome: Gender discrimination and the power of ‘Twisterhood’

Dr. XYZ Syndrome: Gender discrimination and the power of ‘Twisterhood’

In medicine, we learn that diseases usually have a clearly defined cause, distinguishing symptoms and treatment options.

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October 14, 2020
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From WWll to COVID-19, women have always led through crises

From WWll to COVID-19, women have always led through crises

In a matter of months, the world’s attention has turned almost exclusively to the fight against COVID-19, with still unknown, hitherto unimaginable impacts to every facet of society.

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October 13, 2020
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National organizations provide women with tools for overcoming barriers in medicine

National organizations provide women with tools for overcoming barriers in medicine

Numerous barriers have resulted in unequal compensation, limited earning potential and fewer opportunities for career advancement for women in medicine, according to a speaker at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

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October 12, 2020
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Addressing Gender Discrimination and Harassment in Medicine

Addressing Gender Discrimination and Harassment in Medicine

Pamela Kunz, MD, is an expert in GI cancers and a courageous voice against gender discrimination and harassment in health care. In this episode, Kunz shares her story and provides guidance for those facing these types of challenges.

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October 11, 2020
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USC professor honored with distinguished lectureship

USC professor honored with distinguished lectureship

American Association for Cancer Research honored Lourdes A. Báezconde-Garbanati, PhD, with the AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities.

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October 09, 2020
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Female medical students express more interest in nonsurgical specialties

Female medical students express more interest in nonsurgical specialties

Surveyed female medical students indicated they were more interested in nonsurgical specialties than their male counterparts, according to research presented at the Women in Medicine Summit.

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