Women In Medicine

A medical student said she looks forward to learning more about oncology and clinical practice after leading a retrospective study that showed racial and ethnic disparities in end-of-life care among patients with metastatic cancer.

Considering the number of women and men who report sexual harassment within the field of health care, we felt the need to address this flaw that we see throughout the system, including in oncology.

Carrie A. Thompson, MD, MS, said as a member of Healio’s Women in Oncology Peer Perspective Board she looks forward to providing mentorship to women who are beginning their career, especially regarding how to balance work and life.

The issue of disparities in medicine — and in cancer care specifically —has gained increasing attention as Americans confront racism and sexism in the culture.

With a move from clinical practice to an academic role, oncologist Stephanie L. Graff, MD, said she looks forward to the opportunities and challenge of a career change.

When it comes to career development in the field of oncology, Nina Shah, MD, said one of the most important things is to “do your homework” about mentors, institutions and projects to make sure your interests align with what they can offer.

In this video exclusive, Sunanda V. Kane, MD and Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE, highlighted their experiences as women in leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University of Southern California has appointed Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, as the first-ever associate director for cancer equity at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Fewer women than men hold leadership positions in medicine and academia despite their equal numbers as medical school graduates, but women can take several steps to become leaders and promote organizational change, according to a speaker.

Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, MBA, will become the first woman to serve as CEO of American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, starting June 1.