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Gender Disparities in [Internal Medicine] Procedure Allocation with Drs. Emily Olson and Lekshmi Santhosh
Feb 3, 2025
Dr. Emily Olson, a fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh, an Associate Professor at UCSF, tackle the pressing issue of gender disparities in medical training. They share their personal journeys in medicine and discuss how gender impacts procedural opportunities for residents. Insights into implicit bias, the importance of mentorship, and strategies to foster equity in training are explored. They emphasize the need for a safe space to facilitate open discussions and enhance career progression for underrepresented groups.
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- Gender disparities in critical care training are primarily influenced by personal experiences of exclusion and need for self-advocacy among female residents.
- A mixed-methods research approach revealed systemic factors affecting procedural opportunities, highlighting the necessity for equitable training environments in medicine.
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Gender Disparities in Medical Training
Gender disparities in critical care training are highlighted through personal experiences of the interviewees during their medical training. Female clinicians often felt excluded from positive interactions enjoyed by their male counterparts, particularly in high-stakes environments like the ICU. This inequality is perceived to impact procedural training and opportunities available to residents based on gender, fostering a structured understanding of these differences. The discussion reveals how these experiences prompted further research into the underlying causes and consequences of gender disparities in critical care education.
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