Social media can be a toxic jungle for many people, but new research shows that it’s especially bad for women physicians. They are twice as likely as male doctors to be sexually harassed on the internet and are often subject to other online abuse, including personal attacks, coordinated harassment and barrages of negative reviews. Doxing…
In the early 1800s, women’s access to meaningful healthcare was grim, with many dying from diseases curable re. Because, for the most part, they weren’t allowed to attend medical schools, female physicians were unheard of, and women often avoided male doctors. Some didn’t want to be examined by men, and others were afraid that a…
“The first step is to identify our own implicit biases. Although this can be uncomfortable, it is the first step in recognizing our own ideas of what a doctor looks like.”
Overall, 77.9% reported discrimination, with 66.3% reporting gender discrimination.
Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following a temporary leave.
A candid interview with Elise Barney, DO, on a sometimes subtle, but corrosive problem that deserves everyone’s attention.
The number of female neurosurgeons in academic leadership positions remains low.
Questions regarding these topics during a residency interview are prohibited by the NRMP.
In addition, two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace.
Women presented a median of 28.3% of the total sessions.
