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Six honorees for Women in Medicine event
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6 women awarded for research on gender bias in medical training

Two research projects will explore timely issues related to women in medicine—gender bias in medical student evaluations and why women leave medicine during training years.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

The AMA, AMA Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announce the winners of the 2018 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women grants program.

Press Releases
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
Graphic of an online rating being entered.
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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
Two physicians having a conversation.
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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