Women In Allergy

Aisha Mohammed, MD, was led to the field of medicine with a specific focus on underserved communities after witnessing her mother’s challenges in accessing care.

In every domain of her life, Amanda Michaud, DMSc, PA-C, AE-C, strives to help uplift fellow women, from encouraging other female physician assistants to recognize their worth to helping young girls to develop their hockey skills.

In this video, Priya J. Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, shares what brings her joy as an allergist as part of Healio’s Women in Allergy video corner series.

CHICAGO — A parental wellness program resonated widely with physicians navigating parenthood and improved well-being, according to two speakers at the Women in Medicine Summit.

As peak asthma month begins, school resumes, and the season for environmental allergens and viruses kicks off, allergists can expect to treat more patients.

In this segment of Healio’s Women in Allergy video corner series, Priya J. Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, discusses changes she has observed in the field of allergy, including a changing physician landscape and new innovations.

In this video, Priya J. Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, discusses the challenge of prior authorization and its effect on physicians as part of Healio’s Women in Allergy video corner series.

Healio’s Women in Allergy initiative aims to advance the work of women in the field of allergy while also providing essential insights into how allergy and asthma concerns can affect women’s health.

Over her 20 years as an allergist, Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, created a combined allergy/immunology division and a fellowship program at her workplace and, when she craved more career control, she also opened her own practice.

Despite a nearly sex-balanced allergy workforce and strategic efforts to address inequality, there remains a persistent sex disparity in award recognition, according to a letter published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.