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New School of Medicine Dean Brings Visionary Leadership
Source: UC San Diego Today https://today.ucsd.edu/story/new-dean-for-school-of-medicine-brings-visionary-leadership-and-a-commitment-to-innovation It’s been said that great leaders don’t set out to be leaders, instead they set out to make a difference. For Barbara...
Mentoring Women in Orthopedic Surgery
Source: Carle Illinois College of MedicineBy Beth Hart When you need hip, shoulder, or knee surgery, the odds are overwhelming that your surgeon will be a man. Statistics indicate that less than 8% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. are women. Now, medical...
Systemic barriers hold back diverse talent in academic Medicine
Source: News-Medical.Net By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, and gender and academic career progression among physicians in the United States. Data from medical graduates...
Investing In A Diverse Physician Workforce Is Key To Health Equity (Opinion)
Source: syracuse.com A Letter to the Editor: As a proud resident of Syracuse and a medical school student with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand how crucial it is to have a diverse physician workforce. My journey to medical school has been...
20-Year Analysis Shows Inclusion Program Successfully Retained and Engaged Underrepresented Hematologists
Source: Medical Xpress By: American Society of Hematology Participants of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Minority Recruitment Initiative had lower attrition rates in graduate and medical programs, were more likely to pursue a career in hematology, and had...
Increasing Diversity In Medtech Innovation: A Personal And Professional Perspective
Source: Med Device Online Written By: Christine E. Hollis, chief talent & diversity officer Growing up in a family deeply rooted in medicine, I had a unique perspective on the field. My grandparents attended Meharry Medical College, and my parents met while...
Advice: Surviving the First Month as a Doctor
Source: NEJM Resident 360 Written By: Colonel (CA) Ronit Katz, MD Welcome new doctors! Yesterday you were medical students and today you are physicians! What a scary feeling. Remember that everyone shares similar concerns and fears as they start their residency and...
AAFP President Reflects on Power of Mentorship
Source: AAFP LEAWOOD, KS — Blair Wendlandt, MD, first met Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, over 15 years ago, when Wendlandt was participating in a rural medicine elective in Plainville, Kansas. She recently found the journal she kept during that first summer working with Brull...
Physician Compensation: Ideas for the Future
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, physician compensation has remained a cornerstone of professional satisfaction, retention, and overall career stability. Traditionally, salaries and financial incentives have been the primary tools for attracting and retaining...
UC Davis nursing and medical schools awarded for diversity education for third time
Source: UCDavis.edu By Rebecca Badeaux and Edie Ernst The 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award awarded to UC Davis Health (SACRAMENTO) The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and UC Davis School of...
Yale School of Medicine Offering DEI Educational Training
Source: Yale School of Medicine Yale School of Medicine (YSM) offers training to any working group, team, committee or class. These training courses offer tools to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. They offer the space to dialogue about ways...
Supporting Women in Healthcare: Overcoming Gender Bias
Women in healthcare face numerous challenges, from gender bias to unequal pay, which can significantly impact their professional growth and personal well-being. These obstacles often manifest in various forms, such as being overlooked for promotions, receiving less...
Stanford Chair Diversity Investigator Awards Announced
Source: Stanford Medicine The recently announced 2024 Chair Diversity Investigator Awards went to four projects, ranging in subject from bridging gaps in maternal cardiovascular health to interventions for food insecurity. These awards, now in their fourth year,...
Diversity in the OR: 3 barrier-breaking female surgeons share their stories
Source: Johnson&Johnson Written by Michelle Stacey Are you strong enough? Are you old enough? Are you the nurse? All three of the orthopedic surgeons below have fielded these questions from patients—and not just once or twice, but on a regular...
The Vital Role of Chief Diversity Officers in Health Systems
In today's ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing patient care and organizational efficiency is essential. Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in health systems are now recognized as key players in this mission. These experts are instrumental in creating...