Women in Medicine

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Empowering Women Leaders in Medicine: Shaping Healthcare's Future

Discover how women in medicine are transforming healthcare leadership and driving gender equity for better patient-centered care and outcomes.

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When a Patient Asks to See a ‘Real Doctor’ Instead of You

Practical scripts and strategies for physicians when patients ask for a real doctor. Learn to address bias, protect safety, and assert your role.

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Can I Still Match Competitively If I Reported Harassment in School?

Worried you reported harassment? Learn how reporting affects your residency match, protect your application, and strategies to still match competitively.

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Empowering Women in Medicine: Resilience and Real Stories of Triumph

Explore inspiring stories of women in medicine overcoming healthcare challenges through resilience, mentorship, and advocacy. Join their transformative journey!

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Why Some Female Residents Get Labeled ‘Difficult’ Behind the Scenes

Explore why female residents are labeled 'difficult' in residency, how gender bias skews evaluations, and practical ways to respond and protect your career.

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How to Manage Safety Concerns Leaving Late Shifts as a Woman Physician

Actionable safety strategies for women physicians leaving late shifts: step-by-step exit plan, parking checks, key-in-hand tips, and when to call security.

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Empowering Women Leaders in Medicine: Shaping Healthcare's Future

If Your Co-Resident Takes Credit for Your Work in Front of Faculty

What Male PDs Quietly Admit About Evaluating Women Residents

What Happens When a Woman Resident Pushes Back on Attendings

Negotiated vs Posted Salaries: How Women Doctors Fare in Each Model

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When a Patient Asks to See a ‘Real Doctor’ Instead of You

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Empowering Women in Medicine: Resilience and Real Stories of Triumph

Why Some Female Residents Get Labeled ‘Difficult’ Behind the Scenes

How to Manage Safety Concerns Leaving Late Shifts as a Woman Physician

Myth: Speaking Up About Sexism Always Destroys Your Medical Career

What’s the Best Way for Women to Ask for Letters of Recommendation?

Burnout Statistics for Women Physicians by Career Stage and Setting

The Real Politics of Pregnancy Announcements in Residency

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Empowering Women in Medicine: A New Era of Healthcare Leadership

Five-Year Career Planning Grid for Women in Academic Medicine

How Female Attendings Are Actually Judged on ‘Likeability’

The ‘Mommy Track’ Story in Medicine: Inevitable or Outdated Myth?

How Direct Should Women Be in Negotiating Their First Physician Contract?

How Do I Know If a Program Is Truly Supportive of Women Residents?

Is It Better for Women MDs to Choose Female or Male Mentors?

Stepwise Guide to Building a Sponsor Network as a Woman Physician

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Framework for Setting Boundaries With Demanding Patients as a Woman

Practical Playbook for Negotiating Salary as a Female Attending

What If Patients Keep Refusing Care From Me Because I’m a Woman?

What to Do if a Colleague Crosses Physical Boundaries on Call

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Mistakes Female Trainees Make When Choosing Academic Mentors

Handling Gender Bias in the OR: Specific Strategies for Women Surgeons

Academic Rank Attainment for Women MDs: Time-to-Promotion Curves

Grand Rounds Presentations: Authority-Building Tactics for Women Speakers

Scripts for Pushing Back on Biased Feedback Without Being Punished

The Myth of the ‘Too Assertive’ Woman Doctor: What Data Really Shows

RVU Production Differences for Women Doctors: Myth, Bias, or Reality?

Empowering Women in Cardiology: Inspiring Innovation & Leadership

Women in Residency Leadership: Match Between Interest and Actual Roles

Empowering Women in Medicine: Real Stories of Resilience & Change

Empowering Women in Medicine: Unique Career Journeys of Female Physicians

Empowering Female Physicians: Overcoming Gender Bias and Achieving Balance

Women Transforming Healthcare: Embracing Leadership & Innovation

Empowering Women in Medicine: Overcoming Gender Bias & Advancing Careers

Myth vs Reality: Are Female Doctors Actually Sued Less for Malpractice?

The Hidden Sponsorship Networks Male Doctors Use (and You Need)

Will Asking About Parental Leave Make Programs Rank Me Lower?

How to Handle Evaluations Describing You as ‘Too Emotional’ or ‘Soft’

When to Disclose Pregnancy in Med School, Residency, and Fellowship

Microaggressions in Rounds: Detailed Examples and Response Options

Honoring Female Trailblazers: Women Who Changed Medicine Forever

Does Being ‘Nice’ Really Help Women Doctors Advance Faster?

Work-Hour Patterns of Women Residents: Who Actually Works More?

Approach When a Male Resident Consistently Undermines Your Orders

Will Talking About Sexism in My Personal Statement Hurt My Chances?

Do Women Physicians Truly Choose Lower-Paying Fields by Preference?

Avoid These Interview Responses That Reinforce Gender Stereotypes

Common Email and Charting Habits That Undercut Women’s Authority

If Your Program Shrugs Off a Serious Gender-Based Comment or Incident

I Spoke Up About a Sexist Comment—Will Attendings Retaliate?

Is Burnout Higher in Women Doctors Because They’re ‘Less Resilient’?

On-Rounds Behaviors That Make Women Trainees Seem Less Confident

Empowering Female Doctors: Navigating Medical School to Career Success

Month-by-Month Plan to Launch a Women in Medicine Initiative at Your Program

The Unspoken Rules for Women Physicians Seeking Leadership Roles

How Can I Tell If I’m Being Paid Less Than Male Colleagues?

Are Women in Medicine Actually Paid Less Because They Work Less?

Debunking the Idea That Pregnancy Always Hurts Your Career in Medicine

Pre-Med to M4: When Women Should Start Building Supportive Mentorship

Chief Resident Selection: Gender Distribution Trends Over 15 Years

How Women Residents Can Document and Escalate Gender Harassment Safely

How Women Premeds Should Sequence Experiences for Strong Applications

Errors Women Med Students Make When Responding to Sexist Comments

How Do I Decide If a Sexist Incident Is ‘Worth’ Escalating?

When You’re Punished Socially for Saying No to Extra Unpaid Tasks

Social Media Pitfalls That Backfire on Women in Medicine

A Script Toolkit for Handling Sexist Comments on Rounds and in Clinic

Structured Approach to Asking for Promotion as a Woman in Academia