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February 27, 2023
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VIDEO: Women in GI should dispel ‘myth of the Superwoman,’ be best versions of themselves

VIDEO: Women in GI should dispel ‘myth of the Superwoman,’ be best versions of themselves

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — In a Healio video exclusive, Aline Charabaty, MD, encourages women in gastroenterology to reject the notion of being “Superwoman” and instead focus on creating an optimal work-life balance.

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February 22, 2023
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Combine what you love, what you are good at to find your ‘true north’ in GI career

Combine what you love, what you are good at to find your ‘true north’ in GI career

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Evaluate your values, talent and priorities to find the “true north” in your gastroenterology career, a speaker told attendees at the Scrubs and Heels Summit.

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February 19, 2023
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Women should ‘be brave, be bold’ when navigating, transitioning from career crossroads

Women should ‘be brave, be bold’ when navigating, transitioning from career crossroads

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Women need to “be brave” when they decide to make a transition in their career, do it for themselves and focus on self-care while navigating the process, noted a speaker at the Scrubs and Heels Summit.

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February 18, 2023
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VIDEO: Women in GI should prioritize ‘putting your oxygen mask on first’

VIDEO: Women in GI should prioritize ‘putting your oxygen mask on first’

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — In a Healio video exclusive, Aja S. McCutchen, MD, discussed tips to prioritize how to ‘have it all’ as a woman in gastroenterology at the Scrubs and Heels Summit.

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December 30, 2022
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Revisit Healio’s Health, Happiness, Wellness and Women resource center

Revisit Healio’s Health, Happiness, Wellness and Women resource center

Healio highlights the Health, Happiness, Wellness and Women resource center, a collection of blogs, news articles and features on women’s musculoskeletal health and wellness.

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December 16, 2022
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Top 10 in 2022: Women in Oncology’s most-read stories of the year

Top 10 in 2022: Women in Oncology’s most-read stories of the year

The work of women in oncology was vast in 2022. Here are Healio’s top 10 stories of the year that highlight the work women are doing in the field to address workplace challenges, national issues and important advocacy work for patients.

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December 01, 2022
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Lack of diverse backgrounds greater among dermatology students

Lack of diverse backgrounds greater among dermatology students

Students pursuing dermatology compared with other specialties were less likely to come from diverse backgrounds or pursue careers in underserved care and public health, according to a cross-sectional study.

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November 22, 2022
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More women surgeon scientists receive NIH funding than in 2010, yet gender gaps remain

More women surgeon scientists receive NIH funding than in 2010, yet gender gaps remain

More women surgeon scientists received NIH funding in 2020 than in 2010, but disparities remained in the proportion of women in the surgical workforce compared with those funded by the NIH, according to a study published in JAMA Surgery.

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November 10, 2022
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Women oncologists face difficult career choices, biased practices when planning a family

Women oncologists face difficult career choices, biased practices when planning a family

Women oncologists reported encountering difficult career choices and discriminatory practices when planning for a family, according to survey results published in JAMA Network Open.

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November 07, 2022
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‘Stand up, speak up’ to increase female representation in trial leadership

‘Stand up, speak up’ to increase female representation in trial leadership

CHICAGO — Women continue to be underrepresented as leaders in clinical research and in clinical trials in particular, despite research showing female-led studies recruit more diverse participants, according to a speaker.

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