Five Strategies Leaders in Academic Medicine Can Implement Now to Enhance Gender Equity

Abundant disparities for women in medicine contribute to many women physicians considering leaving medicine. There is a strong financial and ethical case for leaders in academic medicine to focus on strategies to improve retention. This article focuses on five immediate actions that leade...

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Main Authors: Jessica M Allan, Amber K Brooks, Cindy Crusto, Lauren D Feld, Amy S Oxentenko, Nancy D Spector, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Julie K Silver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:https://www.jmir.org/2023/1/e47933
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description Abundant disparities for women in medicine contribute to many women physicians considering leaving medicine. There is a strong financial and ethical case for leaders in academic medicine to focus on strategies to improve retention. This article focuses on five immediate actions that leaders can take to enhance gender equity and improve career satisfaction for all members of the workplace.
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Journal of Medical Internet Research
title Five Strategies Leaders in Academic Medicine Can Implement Now to Enhance Gender Equity
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title_short Five Strategies Leaders in Academic Medicine Can Implement Now to Enhance Gender Equity
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