77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-IC16: Advancing Equity and Inclusion for Women: Strategies for Navigating a Successful Career in Hand Surgery (AM22)

IC16: Advancing Equity and Inclusion for Women: Strategies for Navigating a Successful Career in Hand Surgery (AM22)

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The video discussed the topic of advancing equity and inclusion for women in various fields, particularly in the context of medicine and surgery. The speakers addressed the importance of recognizing the intersectionality of social variables and how they contribute to disadvantages for women in leadership positions. They presented studies showing gender disparities in hand surgery societies and the need for improved gender diversity. The video also emphasized the need for increased mentorship and sponsorship for women, as well as addressing unequal standards and biases. The speakers highlighted the challenges women face in surgical practice, including clinical, interpersonal, and personal challenges. They discussed the impact of traditional gender roles, imposter syndrome, work-family integration, harassment, discrimination, and bullying on women in the field. Strategies for addressing these challenges included promoting confidence, increasing awareness of cognitive biases, embracing vulnerability, fostering inclusive mentoring, and implementing changes at the institutional level. The video concluded with a discussion on the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and making conscious choices to create a positive and supportive environment for women in medicine and surgery.

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Speaker Christine B. Novak, PT, PhD

Speaker Erica Dianne Taylor, MD

Speaker J. Megan Patterson, MD

Speaker Susan E. Mackinnon, MD

Keywords

advancing equity

inclusion for women

medicine

surgery

gender disparities

hand surgery societies

mentorship

sponsorship

unequal standards

biases