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September 16, 2022
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VIDEO: Use your ‘Whitney Houston singing voice’ to elevate yourself

VIDEO: Use your ‘Whitney Houston singing voice’ to elevate yourself

CHICAGO — During her talk at the Women in Medicine Summit, Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, FAAP, discussed the importance of personal reflection and how self-love helps “fan our own flames.”

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September 15, 2022
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Oncology fellow says education, visibility, advocacy can help tackle gender disparities

Oncology fellow says education, visibility, advocacy can help tackle gender disparities

Systematic changes in the hematology/oncology field to support and advance female oncologists are “essential” and “required now,” Johanna E. Poterala, MD, wrote in a JAMA Oncology viewpoint.

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September 12, 2022
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Women in Medicine Month: Healio honors women breaking down barriers in oncology

Women in Medicine Month: Healio honors women breaking down barriers in oncology

The AMA has named September Women in Medicine Month, when the AMA Women Physicians Section honors physicians who support advancement of women in medical careers.

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September 07, 2022
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Women in Medicine Summit offers in-person, virtual attendance options

Women in Medicine Summit offers in-person, virtual attendance options

After 2 years of virtual meetings, the fourth annual Women in Medicine Summit will be taking place in person in Chicago from Sept. 16 to 17.

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September 07, 2022
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Breast oncologist aims to normalize challenges, ‘give back’ in new leadership positions

Breast oncologist aims to normalize challenges, ‘give back’ in new leadership positions

Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH, has made it a priority to support patients and their families, give back through mentoring and normalize struggles women oncologists face.

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September 07, 2022
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AANA aims to promote diversity, inclusion in orthopedics through new course

AANA aims to promote diversity, inclusion in orthopedics through new course

While nearly 50.2% of medical school students are from historically underrepresented groups, only 25.6% pursue an orthopedic residency, according to the 2020 Physician Specialty Data report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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August 30, 2022
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Developing relationships key to success

Developing relationships key to success

MONTEREY, Calif. — Because she “cold called” experts early in her career, Adrienne Graves, PhD, developed relationships that she now attributes to helping her achieve success as chairman of the board of Iveric Bio.

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August 15, 2022
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Q&A: Women in Medicine Summit returns in person to address inequities, empower attendees

Q&A: Women in Medicine Summit returns in person to address inequities, empower attendees

For the first time in 3 years, the Women in Medicine Summit will be taking place in person, from Sept. 16 to 17, in Chicago.

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August 09, 2022
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Women physicians spend more time on electronic health records than men

Women physicians spend more time on electronic health records than men

Compared with men, women physicians in ambulatory services devoted more of their time to work on electronic health records during and after work hours, according to study results published in JAMA Open Network.

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August 03, 2022
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Oncologist aims to help patients thrive throughout ‘hills and valleys’ of cancer treatment

Oncologist aims to help patients thrive throughout ‘hills and valleys’ of cancer treatment

Along with her research and clinical work on breast cancer, Lori Alfonse, DO, has made development of multidisciplinary teams and community engagement for cancer care a forefront focus of her work.

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