Women In Medicine

Enrollment of women in U.S. medical schools has exceeded that of men, suggesting an encouraging decrease in gender inequity.

A recent survey of 10,000 nurses explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal finances. While many of the findings reflect financial concerns faced by many Americans during these uncertain times, one thing is clear: Black nurses are disproportionately impacted.

Two studies published in Blood Advances suggest that a person’s blood type could predict their risk for COVID-19 infection and likelihood of severe outcomes. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

Studies have shown that among physicians in the fields surgery, obstetrics and anesthesiology, or SOA, women are more likely to experience emotional exhaustion, but men have higher rates of depersonalization.

Physicians and patients continue to be adversely affected by racial, ethnic and sex discrimination, but leaders in health care can help drive change, according to a keynote speaker at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

Women have remained underrepresented as authors of HF randomized controlled trials from 2000 to 2019, researchers found in a systematic review.

Avital Y. O’Glasser, MD, FACP, FHM, specializes in perioperative medicine and social media. In this episode, we discuss how her field has adapted amid the pandemic and the role of social media in health care.

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School has implemented an outreach program for high school students that aims to address the gender gap in oncology, research and academic leadership.

A private practice setting rewards hardworking, like-minded physicians who want to serve their community’s medical needs by offering clinical, financial and personal independence, according to a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit.

In medicine, we learn that diseases usually have a clearly defined cause, distinguishing symptoms and treatment options.