Gender Inequality

Female primary care physicians earn about 21% less than their male counterparts, although the gender wage gap differs based on compensation models, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Results of a survey showed 70% of participating oncologists experienced sexual harassment within the prior year, which correlated with decreased physical, mental and professional well-being.

Although personality traits and social norms appeared to be key factors in the gender wage gap, their precise contributions were unclear, according to study results published in Journal of Economic Surveys.

In a Healio video exclusive, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, a professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed her efforts to advance female representation in leadership roles.

Female neurosurgeons reported more discrimination, less job satisfaction and worse work-life balance compared with male counterparts, according to results of a study published in Brain and Spine.

A recent study showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil was better than a low-fat diet in preventing major cardiovascular events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

CHICAGO — In 1915, the American Medical Women’s Association became the first national organization of women physicians.

Fox Chase Cancer Center has appointed Camille Ragin, PhD, MPH, as the new associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

A recent study found that individuals from underrepresented populations with vitamin D deficiency may be at a higher risk for breast cancer.

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