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March 12, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Rachna Shroff, MD, MS

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Rachna Shroff, MD, MS

Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, said she joined the Women in Oncology as part of her work to empower and bring a voice to women in the field, following in the steps of her mentors and role models.

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March 04, 2021
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Male allies challenge systemic bias against female oncologists

Male allies challenge systemic bias against female oncologists

For Thomas J. George, MD, FACP, being an ally to his female colleagues means challenging the status quo.

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March 03, 2021
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Q&A: Mentorship key to preparing next generation of ophthalmologists

Q&A: Mentorship key to preparing next generation of ophthalmologists

One welcome consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are seriously talking about health disparity and lack of access to care in communities of color, Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD, told Healio/OSN.

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February 24, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Pamela Kunz, MD

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Pamela Kunz, MD

Pamela Kunz, MD, said she became interested in joining the Women in Oncology Peer Perspective Board because the initiative can provide a platform for women to share experiences and advance research.

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February 19, 2021
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All-female cholangiocarcinoma advisory board forms alliances, shares patient stories

All-female cholangiocarcinoma advisory board forms alliances, shares patient stories

A cholangiocarcinoma advisory board composed entirely of women has given physicians who treat the rare malignancy, as well as patients and their advocates, an opportunity to collaborate, share best practices and forge alliances.

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February 18, 2021
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Inclusive endocrine workforce requires diverse networks, mentors

Diversity and inclusion in the science and health care workforce remain low, and endocrinology is no exception.

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February 04, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Anees B. Chagpar, MD

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Anees B. Chagpar, MD

As a member of Women in Oncology’s Peer Perspective Board, Anees B. Chagpar, MD, said she looks forward to helping provide “great programming” for women in the field.

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February 02, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Shikha Jain, MD, FACP

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Shikha Jain, MD, FACP

Women in Oncology introduces a series of profiles of our Peer Perspective Board members and their reasons for joining the initiative, beginning with Consulting Medical Editor Shikha Jain, MD, FACP.

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January 22, 2021
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ASCO president aims to shed light on cancer care inequities

ASCO president aims to shed light on cancer care inequities

As ASCO president, Lori J. Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO, has strived to promote equity of care in the field of oncology.

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January 22, 2021
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Underrepresentation issues persist in ophthalmology

Underrepresentation issues persist in ophthalmology

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in a profession or in any setting for that matter are complex and challenging subjects to discuss. With some hesitation, I will share a few personal thoughts.

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