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Shorter workweeks for physician moms pose leadership quandary

There are many reasons why women in dual-physician couples with children cut their work hours. The pattern can contribute to gender disparities in medical leadership.

Health Equity
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
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Parental leave in GME: Two physicians recognized for research

Two physicians will conduct one of the first studies in more than 20 years on present-day parental leave across medical specialties in graduate medical education (GME). They received a grant from the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

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

Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential women physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month.

Press Releases
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Women physician suicide risk, faculty promotion under microscope

Two research projects will explore timely issues in the medical profession as they relate to women—physician suicide risk, awareness and prevention and the advancement of female faculty in academic medical centers.

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

The AMA's Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

Press Releases
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Gender role in residency burnout, faculty promotion under scrutiny

Two studies will be taking on questions about the role gender may play in key components of the medical profession, including empathy and burnout in residency and faculty promotion and retention at medical schools. The projects are the winners of this year’s Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

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