Women In Medicine
Surgical volume, gender may influence compensation for hip and knee surgeons
SAN DIEGO — A survey from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons revealed that surgical volume and gender were key determinants of compensation for hip and knee surgeons, according to results presented here.
Time to vote: Healio | HemOnc Today announce 2025 Disruptive Innovators nominees
Healio | HemOnc Today is excited to announce the nominees for its annual Disruptive Innovators Awards in oncology and hematology.
Women oncologists receive significantly lower general payments from industry than men
An analysis of industry payments to medical oncologists showed men received significantly higher speaker fees, consulting fees and other general payments than women between 2016 and 2020.
Healio seeks nominees for Disruptive Innovators in oncology/hematology
Healio will present its fourth annual Disruptive Innovators Awards for oncology/hematology this spring.
The pursuit of gender equity in GI: ‘We must move together’ with a growth mindset
This month’s Healio Exclusive highlights an essential dialogue on gender disparities in medicine, particularly in gastroenterology, and the persistent barriers women face in achieving leadership roles.
‘Having women at the top’ drives structural change, advances gender equity in GI
More women than ever have joined gastroenterology in the past 20 years — a staggering 219% increase according to the Association of American Medical Colleges — yet they continue to make up only 21% of active physicians in the specialty.
Q&A: ‘Brave conversations’ key to combatting microaggressions against women
A 2020 McKinsey survey showed 84% of respondents have experienced workplace microaggressions, with additional challenges reported among women, individuals from historically underrepresented groups and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Wrapped up 2024: Healio revisits a year of women’s musculoskeletal health, wellness
Healio revisits the most-read blogs, news and feature articles on women’s musculoskeletal health and wellness in 2024.
Percentage of female surgeons performing carpal tunnel release may be increasing
Published results showed female representation among surgeons who perform carpal tunnel release has increased from 2013 to 2021; however, other practice disparities exist between female and male surgeons.
VIDEO: ACR ‘empowering’ next generation with Women in Rheumatology task force
WASHINGTON — In this video, Micaela F. Bayard, MD, shares her partnership and involvement with The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association and the Women in Rheumatology Task Force.