Women In Medicine

This week, the CDC confirms a fatal case of melioidosis in Georgia; Moderna says its vaccine is 93% effective at 6 months; a survey shows patients prefer that physicians wear white coats; and more.

In a recent survey, patients said they viewed physicians in casual attire such as a fleece jacket in place of a white coat as less professional and less experienced.

The International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine awarded Natalie J. Serkova, PhD, the 2021 Senior Fellow Award for her work in animal imaging for oncology research.

New data show that female surgeons face significantly greater risks for infertility, pregnancy loss and complications, including a higher likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders, nonelective cesarean delivery and postpartum depression.

In this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more.

Comments made in a podcast episode of Eye Care Insider by ophthalmology consultant John B. Pinto have been viewed by many of our listeners as sexist, and the comments received a strong backlash on social media. Editors at Healio did not initially flag the comments, mainly because Pinto has often referenced the younger generation of ophthalmologists as seeking out more of a work-life balance than the previous generation of ophthalmologists, many of whom could be identified as workaholics who lacked a healthy work-life balance. Healio editors apologize for not recognizing how the comments could be perceived as insensitive by female physicians. Through all of its editorial coverage Healio strongly supports women in medicine.

Recently published data showed that articles written by women in academic medicine had fewer journal citations regardless of authorship seniority, a disparity the authors noted may have extensive consequences for promotion and advancement.

Patients who were treated by female physicians had a lower in-hospital mortality rate than patients who were treated by male physicians, according to results of a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Gavin Jones, MD, was raised to “be the change” he wished to see in the world.

As physicians and leaders in health care continue to work toward gender equity in a system that often allows harassment to go unchecked, Erica C. Kaye, MD, MPH, issued a call to action for individuals to share their unheard stories.