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I’m speaking! How resident communications differ by gender

Male and female resident physicians have significantly different habits of communicating, says a study of behavior during teaching conferences.

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How to get up to 3,000 more Black people in physician pipeline

Creating a physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation is a vital task. Learn more with the AMA about how it can be achieved.

Medical School Diversity
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How this New York medical school boosted diversity by 45%

In a bid to boost matriculation from groups underrepresented in medicine, this medical school is looking at the bottom line on medical student loans.

Medical School Diversity
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Women physicians underrepresented in cable news COVID-19 coverage

The frequency with which women physicians appear on cable networks as expert interviewees shows a gender gap in media representation during the pandemic.

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Women leaders in medicine: Seeking equal pay for equal work

Tune into a discussion promoting growth as a woman in the medical field.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 ways to overcome issues affecting senior women physicians

Challenges faced by women physicians have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some measures senior women physicians can take.

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Allyship and gender inequity: What medical residents need to know

Women in medicine face more hurdles—in both pay and advancement—than their peers. One medical resident led the development of a curriculum to address those realities.

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AOA and AMA stand against misrepresentation of osteopathic physicians

Joint statement combats distortion by media, celebrities and companies.

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Katherine Pannel, DO
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Q&A: One physician’s fight against anti-DO bias, gender inequity

Recent controversies highlight prejudices that women, osteopathic doctors still face. Katherine Pannel, DO, details some progress and why biases persist.

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