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Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation @WIMLF
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Congratulations to @myrnaweissman, PhD, who recently received the 2024 @WIMLF's Alma Dea Morani Award, which recognizes outstanding women physicians or scientists who have furthered the practice and understanding of medicine!
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“You're not going to be the only woman in the room, like the first 20 years of my career. Take advantage of the fact that there’s more of you in the room and support each other.” browndailyherald.com/article… #womeninmedicine

Physicians connect with future doctors, other professionals at women’s medical conference

Serving the Brown University community since 1891

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"Being a female and a woman of color too, it can be isolating – but you learn that they don’t have to look like you or be like you to be supportive and helpful." medicine.missouri.edu/news/w… (via @mumedicine) #womeninmedicine

Women in Medicine Panel discusses unique challenges for women in health care

(11/17/23) The MU School of Medicine celebrated women in medicine with a panel discussion Nov. 14 featuring five diverse female physicians speaking on the challenges they’ve faced while practicing...

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A new study published in @JAMASurgery suggests that patients treated by female surgeons have lower rates of adverse postoperative long-term outcomes. statnews.com/2023/08/30/surg… (via @statnews) #womeninmedicine #surgeons

Female surgeons have lower rates of long-term adverse outcomes than their male peers, study finds

A new suggests that patients treated by female surgeons have lower rates of adverse postoperative long-term outcomes compared to similar patients treated by male surgeons.

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The path to medicine has always been fraught for women, but even more for women of color. Still, there are an impressive number of Black women who have overcome racial bias, but have also become leaders in the political sphere as well. wimlf.org/blog/from-medicine… #BlackHistoryMonth

From Medicine to Governing: The Political Rise of Four Remarkable Black Female Physicians | The...

Four Black women of medicine to inspire us all during Black History Month

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"I started thinking I’d better have some children soon... and when I saw what lay ahead — internship, residency, senior residency, and then a fellowship — I remember realizing that there was no good time to have a baby." wimlf.org/blog/the-mother-of… #womeninmedicine #residency

The Mother of All Work-Life Balances | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

Women pursuing motherhood while practicing medicine face age-old challenges

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Doctor @JennaRomanoMD, a congenital heart surgeon with @MottDocs and a professor with @UMichMedSchool, has been elected president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Romano is the first woman to hold that title in the 60-year history of STS! cardiovascularbusiness.com/t…

Congenital heart specialist named first female president of Society of Thoracic Surgeons

STS announced the news Monday at its annual meeting in San Antonio. Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, is officially the first female president in the organization's 60-year history.

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2023 was truly the Year of Women. From Barbie to Taylor Swift, women shattered records and dismantled barriers across industries, including the medical field. wimlf.org/blog/2023-the-year… #womeninmedicine

2023: The ‘Year of Women’ | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

Highlighting women’s contributions to medicine over the last year

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In a male dominated industry, female surgeons spend more time in the operating room and their patients endure fewer postoperative complications. wsj.com/health/wellness/fema… (via @WSJ) #womeninmedicine #Doctors
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Black History Month has been official since 1970, but Black women were an important part of medicine in America long before that. Dr. Rebecca Crumpler was the first Black woman in the US to earn a medical degree in 1864. wimlf.org/blog/61-black-wome… #BlackHistoryMonth2024

61 Black Women in Medicine You Should Know | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

They’re the firsts, the pioneers, and the leaders who’ve impacted medicine.

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Among specialties with at least 100 active residents, women make up a larger percentage of residents in: ➡️Obstetrics and gynecology—87% ➡️Pediatrics—73% ➡️Allergy and immunology—65% ➡️Public health and general preventive medicine—65% ➡️Dermatology—61% ama-assn.org/medical-student…

These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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“My daughter is a fifth-year surgical resident. She made a decision to have a child during medical school and thus far two children during her residency. Because things have gotten better. That was unheard of in my day." wimlf.org/blog/the-year-ahea…

The Year Ahead | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

Foundation President Dr. Laraque-Arena forecasts 2024

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"I am tired of waiting for the pay to equalize, for men to stop talking over us in meetings, for our ideas about how to make things better to be listened to instead of dismissed." thedo.osteopathic.org/column… (via @AOAforDOs)

Reflections on 'Barbie' movie and its impact on women in medicine

Jeanne Rupert, DO, writes about how "Barbie" struck a chord with her and the lessons from the movie that apply to women in medicine.

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Female physicians on average earned 6.4% more last year, and incentive bonuses that they received also increased. However, 52% of female physicians said they still felt underpaid. medscape.com/viewarticle/997… (via @Medscape) #womeninmedicine

Infographic: Female Doctors Get Good News on Pay Front

Female physicians report gains in salaries and incentive bonuses, helping to close a gender pay gap with male colleagues. Still, 52% of female doctors felt underpaid.

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"As physicians, we want better connections with our patients. But the current regulatory and compensation models need to catch up to current technology so we can have better doctor-patient relationships." - @Ted_Melnick news.yale.edu/2023/10/16/stu… (via @Yale)

Study reveals steps to improve physician productivity — and gender equity

A new study assessed physician productivity and how policy changes have benefitted women, historically paid less due, in part, to gender productivity gaps.

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Doctors in Canada and Sweden reviewed more than 1m patient records and found that patients seen by female surgeons had significantly better outcomes with fewer problems in the months after the operation. theguardian.com/society/2023… (via @guardian)
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Women in medicine have always faced hardship and sexism in their pursuit of knowledge. Fortunately for us all, many had the dogged determination to push through barriers and make far-reaching and groundbreaking discoveries. wimlf.org/blog/honoring-wome…

Honoring Women Pioneers in Mental Health | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

Reflecting upon some of the early women leaders in a field of growing importance

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For women physicians—who often wear many other hats in addition to doctor—finding work-life balance can be difficult. ama-assn.org/practice-manage… (via @AmerMedicalAssn) #womeninmedicine

How women physicians can find balance in—and out of—the workplace

From discrimination to the EHR time sink, women physicians face challenges that add to burnout. Learn about four ways to find work-life balance.

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While the medical field has historically been male-dominated, women today account for 37% of active physicians and half of all medical students in the United States. medicine.missouri.edu/news/m… (via @mumedicine) #womeninmedicine #medicalschool

MU School of Medicine’s Women Who Lead

(11/13/23) Women have always played a role in health care, with records of female surgeons, doctors and midwifes dating back to ancient times. While the medical field has historically been male-dom...

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It’s no exaggeration to say that the impact of Helen Rodriguez-Trias, MD’s work as a tireless champion of low-income and minority women and children has spanned the globe. wimlf.org/blog/dr-helen-rodr… #womeninmedicine

Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias—A Drive Inspired by Real Life | The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

Taking a closer look at a global champion of women’s reproductive rights

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