Female physician looking at digital tablet.
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Pay inequity, flex schedules top concerns for women physicians

A majority of women say their ambition to become physicians began in girlhood.

Health Equity
Four female physicians gather for consultation.
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Finding hidden leadership figures among women physicians

In a webinar for Women in Medicine Month, Vineet Arora, MD describes barriers faced by women physicians and identifies strategies to bring hidden leadership figures to the forefront of medicine.

Health Equity
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In patient satisfaction scores, what role does bias play?

Anecdotal reports of patient bias toward female and minority physicians are widespread. New research will explore how such attitudes translate into patients’ survey responses.

Health Equity
Female physician at podium.
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Research to address senior women physicians’ challenges

They helped break barriers in medicine. Now, senior female physicians face daunting challenges such as retirement planning and parental caregiving.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and AMAF today announced the winners of the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
Women in medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
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Women wanting to lead in medicine can start when they’re students

A program at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles through education, awareness. 

Medical School Diversity
Mary Anne McCaffree, MD
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6 Min Read

Women bear greater burden of opioid epidemic

While treatment for opioid-use disorder remains gender blind, the impact and effects of the disease are not.

Behavioral Health
Pregnant physician with her hand resting on her belly.
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To physician moms, professional mistreatment appears widespread

Survey suggests discrimination is common. Better policies, a more supportive culture and professional mentors are needed, physician mothers argue.

Health Equity
Middle-aged woman sitting in front of laptop.
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For women, cognitive decline starts in middle age

Researchers find small drops in cognitive speed and memory as women hit their 50s.

Population Health