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September 29, 2021
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Best practices for social media use during academic conferences

Best practices for social media use during academic conferences

Proper social media etiquette and engagement during academic conferences can broaden one’s network and lead to opportunities and collaborations, according to a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit.

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September 29, 2021
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Oncologist outlines how to navigate through toxic work environments

Oncologist outlines how to navigate through toxic work environments

Pamela L. Kunz, MD, spoke at the Women in Medicine Summit meeting about navigating a toxic work environment, sharing a mix of her personal journey, concrete data on harassment and steps toward a solution.

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September 28, 2021
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The Frugal Physician's financial tips for women in medicine

The Frugal Physician's financial tips for women in medicine

Male physicians have a greater net worth than female physicians on average, according to a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit.

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September 25, 2021
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Study shows most verified physician accounts on Twitter are men

Study shows most verified physician accounts on Twitter are men

Men accounted for a substantially larger proportion of verified physician Twitter accounts and had more than three times as many followers as women with verified physician accounts, according to recent data.

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September 24, 2021
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97% of medical students experience imposter syndrome, survey finds

97% of medical students experience imposter syndrome, survey finds

Moderate to intense feelings of imposter syndrome are extremely prevalent among medical students, according to survey results presented at the Women in Medicine Summit.

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September 24, 2021
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Effective female leaders display empathy, listen to criticism, speaker says

Effective female leaders display empathy, listen to criticism, speaker says

The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest example of how female leaders can thrive over their male counterparts in crisis situations, a keynote speaker at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit said.

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September 23, 2021
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Mindfulness in oncology requires continual practice of being present in the moment

Mindfulness in oncology requires continual practice of being present in the moment

Data suggest that practicing mindfulness — the quality or state of being conscious or aware — may decrease levels of burnout, enhance satisfaction with life and lead to better patient care among oncologists.

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September 23, 2021
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Top in hem/onc: CRISPR-edited stem cell therapy, microaggressions

Top in hem/onc: CRISPR-edited stem cell therapy, microaggressions

The FDA recently gave fast track designation to an engineered stem cell therapy for certain patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

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September 20, 2021
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Women 'significantly underrepresented' in medical journal editor positions

Women 'significantly underrepresented' in medical journal editor positions

Among 410 leading medical journals, just 21% had a woman as editor in chief, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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September 16, 2021
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Oncologist to women told they are ‘too loud’: ‘Don’t let anyone dim your passion’

Oncologist to women told they are ‘too loud’: ‘Don’t let anyone dim your passion’

Women who work in the health care system are no stranger to microaggressions that can often be too easily dismissed, including being told to dampen their enthusiasm or else be seen as unprofessional.

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