Are Virtual Conferences a Blessing for Women?
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become the new normal. As a mother of two children…
Bias
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Are Virtual Conferences a Blessing for Women?
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become the new normal. As a mother of two children... -
Diversity Should Be a Priority
“I have been to the hospital countless times over the last few years, and you are the... -
In Emergency Medicine, Mistakes Are Harsh Teachers
In emergency medicine, no one ever wants to make a mistake. We assume worst first because at...
Diversity Should Be a Priority
“I have been to the hospital countless times over the last few years, and you are the…
In Emergency Medicine, Mistakes Are Harsh Teachers
In emergency medicine, no one ever wants to make a mistake. We assume worst first because at…
‘It’s Not a Female Resident Problem’
Scenario 1: A male surgical resident speaks over a female emergency medicine resident as she performs her…
Ethical Protection of Powerless Populations
COVID-19 is highlighting health inequalities that span race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status as emerging data show the…
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…
Don’t Let Bias Affect How You Treat Your Patients
“Don’t worry about them, doc—they’re a frequent flier.” “Doc, they’re just drug-seeking.” These phrases are much too…
When Unconscious Bias Hits Home (Again)
It was surprising to receive an email advising me that I had appeared on the front page…