We Must Think Beyond “Women in Medicine”
Editors’ Note: In this article, the word “female” is used as an adjective and “women” as a…
Equity Equation
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We Must Think Beyond “Women in Medicine”
Editors’ Note: In this article, the word “female” is used as an adjective and “women” as a... -
Are Virtual Conferences a Blessing for Women?
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become the new normal. As a mother of two children... -
To All People Staying Neutral About Black Lives Matter
Just when we thought life in 2020 couldn’t get any worse after the COVID-19 pandemic began to...
Are Virtual Conferences a Blessing for Women?
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become the new normal. As a mother of two children…
To All People Staying Neutral About Black Lives Matter
Just when we thought life in 2020 couldn’t get any worse after the COVID-19 pandemic began to…
‘It’s Not a Female Resident Problem’
Scenario 1: A male surgical resident speaks over a female emergency medicine resident as she performs her…
COVID-19 While Black
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on April 13, 2020, and was accurate at that time. Because…
What’s the Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor?
I’ve had a mentor since I was 13 years old. My mentors afforded me experiences as a…
How to Support Breastfeeding at Conferences and Testing Centers
Physicians have been taught to advocate for breastfeeding with our patients; however, our profession makes it challenging…
Simple Strategies for Combating Microaggressions in the Workplace
When we encounter overt racism and other forms of discrimination in the workplace, we expect our colleagues…
The Importance of Women-Focused Groups in Academic Medicine
For the first time in history, women accounted for the majority of medical school matriculants in 2017.¹…
Overcoming Unconscious Bias Takes Strategy and Collective Effort
Clinicians are more likely to consider black patients less compliant and less cooperative in medical settings than…