Gender Inequality

Although there is gender parity regarding first-authorship in research articles, women in rheumatology are still underrepresented in senior authorship positions, according to findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Among academic rheumatologists, women have fewer total publications compared with men, and are less likely than men to be full or associate professors, according to findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Women in medicine continue to face pay gaps in every specialty and between specialties, according to research published in CMAJ.

This year’s Women in Medicine Summit will take place in a virtual format on Oct. 9-10.

Narjust Duma, MD, is a thoracic oncologist, gender equity warrior and social media phenomenon. In this episode, we discuss recent events, microaggressions against women and people of color, and the beauty of diversity.

COVID-19 has dramatically changed the ways in which health care professionals carry out their careers.

Previous studies have shown that men are more likely than women to receive treatment with IV thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. However, new research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests the treatment gap appears to be narrowing.

Results showed female orthopedic surgeons received fewer consulting and royalty payments from industry and for smaller monetary amounts than their male colleagues.

Female gynecologic oncologists who work in academic settings make significantly less money than their male peers, according to survey results presented at the virtual Society of Gynecologic Cancer Annual Meeting.

Current gender and ethnic diversity trends show women and ethnic minorities are significantly underrepresented in the physical medicine and rehabilitation medical education, according to demographic research.