Sexual Harassment Common in Orthopedic Surgery Residents
Sixty-eight percent of female surgeons report sexual harassment during orthopedic surgery residency
Sixty-eight percent of female surgeons report sexual harassment during orthopedic surgery residency
Women who were exposed to sexual harassment and/or assault were found to experience higher blood pressure, poorer sleep, and mood changed that can affect mental health.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently released 15 recommendations for university staff, students, legislators, and professional organizations to eliminate sexual harassment.
As the #MeToo movement has gained strength, reports of sexual harassment at medical schools have mostly remained stagnant.
Mental health professionals regularly grapple with the best way to support clients navigating an onslaught of sexual violence in their daily lives.
No single solution to address sexual harassment in medicine exists, but physicians of all genders must come together to make progress.
In addition, two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace.