Women In Oncology

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.

Early engagement with students, guidelines for choosing speakers at meetings and forums, and addressing unique burnout issues for women are all key elements of balancing gender in the field of oncology.

This year’s Women in Medicine Summit will be held virtually on Oct. 9-10. The conference will address disparities in compensation, promotion and other career advancement opportunities among women in health care.

Two upcoming virtual conferences will focus on the advancement of women in oncology.

In the world of medicine, especially academic-focused careers, it can be difficult to navigate through a sea of opportunities and determine which projects may provide the best outcomes, both personally and professionally.

A study of a novel antibody-drug conjugate, led by Priya U. Kumthekar, MD, showed that the agent appeared to prolong survival for women with breast cancer who had leptomeningeal carcinomatosis and recurrent brain metastases.

Women in oncology may face additional challenges and obstacles in their careers, but when they support and champion one another, they can be unstoppable.

Income inequality has long been an issue for female clinicians, regardless of their level of skill or accomplishment in their fields.

Balancing personal and professional lives as a physician often requires maintaining a schedule that allows for necessary flexibility while understanding when to say no, according to Stephanie L. Graff, MD.

Welcome to Women in Oncology, a first-of-its-kind effort from Healio that will advance the work of women in the field of oncology and provide essential insights for overcoming their unique challenges.