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April 18, 2022
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Leading and Managing Your Team as a Female Surgeon

Leading and Managing Your Team as a Female Surgeon

In this episode, Laura M. Periman, MD, talks with Vandana C. Reddy, MD, and Rupa K. Wong, MD, about the challenges female surgeons face, how to navigate some of the societal dualities of being a woman leader and more.

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April 08, 2022
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BLOG: The gender wage gap is not new, but negotiating for what’s important can help

BLOG: The gender wage gap is not new, but negotiating for what’s important can help

Significant disparities exist in pay, promotion and perks between the sexes in every field (not just in medicine), and this has been the case for centuries.

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March 31, 2022
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Women more likely than men to be hired for jobs below their qualification level

Women more likely than men to be hired for jobs below their qualification level

Overqualified women and sufficiently qualified men tend to be hired for the same jobs and ranks, according to a study published in Organization Science.

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March 30, 2022
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National Doctors’ Day: Healio celebrates women oncologists working to move the needle

National Doctors’ Day: Healio celebrates women oncologists working to move the needle

For National Doctors’ Day, Healio presents a collection of articles profiling women oncologists who have spoken about the challenges and inequalities they have faced while working in medicine, as well as their triumphs and future goals.

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March 27, 2022
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Effective male allies ‘recruit, train and retain’ female gastroenterologists

Effective male allies ‘recruit, train and retain’ female gastroenterologists

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.

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March 26, 2022
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Conquer impostor phenomenon by recognizing ‘your worth and expertise’

Conquer impostor phenomenon by recognizing ‘your worth and expertise’

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.

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March 23, 2022
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Women less likely to ask, answer questions in large academic classroom settings

Women less likely to ask, answer questions in large academic classroom settings

Women had a lower rate of asking and answering questions during both in-person and virtual classes in academic medicine learning environments, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 18, 2022
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Representation of women in oncology improving, but some groups still lag behind

Representation of women in oncology improving, but some groups still lag behind

Representation of women in both radiation oncology and medical oncology has improved over time; however, individuals from otherwise underrepresented racial and ethnic groups have continued to lag.

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February 03, 2022
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Women in Medicine launches speakers bureau to address gender disparities

Women in Medicine launches speakers bureau to address gender disparities

The nonprofit Women in Medicine recently launched an all-women speakers bureau to increase opportunities for female experts in medicine. It is the first of its kind, according to the organization.

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February 02, 2022
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BLOG: One small grand rounds innovation to increase equity

BLOG: One small grand rounds innovation to increase equity

The literature shows that most CME speakers are men and that “manels” are still too common.

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