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Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, said the great advantage of efforts like Women in Oncology is that it provides an opportunity to connect with peers in the “proverbial physicians’ lounge.”

Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, said her interest in joining Healio’s Women in Oncology Peer Perspective Board stemmed from the need to provide women in medicine with opportunities for peer mentorship, collaboration and sponsorship.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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