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Pathak A, Musa A, Mirchandani A, Altinok G, Singh E, Robinette N, Harb A. Women in radiology (WiR) and the turning of the tide. Clin Imaging 2024; 112:110211. [PMID: 38843590 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Avani Pathak
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, McLaren Health Care, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, McLaren Health Care, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Laraja K, Mansfield L, Lombardi K, Ford S, Simoncini L, Simas TM. A Novel Approach to Mentorship in Pediatric Cardiology: A Group for Women. Pediatr Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00246-024-03576-9. [PMID: 39003654 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03576-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Gender disparities for female physicians in academic medicine are longstanding. Female pediatric cardiologists experience inequities in scholarship opportunities, promotion, leadership positions, and compensation. Mentorship groups have been successfully implemented in other subspecialities with promising results. We created a peer mentorship group for female pediatric cardiologists in the Northeast and completed a needs assessment survey of eligible participants. Our goal was to better understand the current challenges and identify resources to overcome these barriers. Our objectives were to (1) describe the creation of a novel mentorship program for female pediatric cardiologists and trainees in the Northeast United States, and (2) report the results of a formal needs assessment survey of all eligible participants. All female pediatric cardiology fellows and practicing pediatric and adult congenital heart disease specialists from 15 academic centers in New England were invited to join a free group with virtual meetings. A formal needs assessment survey was provided electronically to all eligible members. The vast majority of respondents agreed that the Women in Pediatric Cardiology (WIPC) group is a valuable networking and mentorship experience (90%) and would recommend this group to a colleague (95%). Members have witnessed or experienced inequities in a broad range of settings. Common challenges experienced by respondents include dependent care demands, lack of mentorship, inadequate research support, and inequitable clinical responsibilities. Resources suggested to overcome these barriers include mentorship, sponsorship, transparency in compensation, and physician coaching. Mentorship groups have the potential to address many challenges faced by women in medicine. The WIPC Northeast program provides a forum for community, collaboration, education, and scholarship.
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- Kristin Laraja
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Cardiology, Atrius Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Population & Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Tahir MJ, Jamil H, Jabbar R, Qureshi MK, Zeeshan MH, Ullah I, Nazir A, Malik M, Fadelallah Eljack MM, Asghar MS. Radiology as a career among medical students of Pakistan: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38156. [PMID: 38758871 PMCID: PMC11098226 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Radiology has become a fundamental constituent of the modern medicine. However, it has been observed that medical students in Pakistan often lack sufficient guidance and education in this field. This study aims to establish whether Pakistani medical students possess the requisite basic knowledge required in radiology and their attitude and perception toward radiology as a potential career path. This cross-sectional study conducted a survey among 530 medical students of Pakistan via a self-reported online questionnaire from August 01, 2021 to September 01, 2021. The data collected were analyzed using the SPSS software, along with logistic regression analyses to identify factors associated with interest in pursuing radiology as a career and possessing a comprehensive understanding of radiology among medical students. Of the 530 participants, 44.2% rated their understanding of radiology as "poor" with only 17% indicating interest to pursue a career in radiology. Logistic regression model showed significantly higher odds of radiology as a career among males (Crude odds ratio [COR] = 1.78, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.17-2.72, P = .007), medical students of Punjab (COR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.01-2.40, P = .048), and those, who self-reported their knowledge of radiology as excellent (COR = 14.35, 95% CI = 5.13-40.12, P < .001). In contrast, medical students from Punjab (COR = 0.504, 95% CI = 0.344-0.737, P < .001) and second-year medical students (COR = 0.046, 95% CI = 0.019-0.107, P < .001) had lower odds of good knowledge. Our study suggests that the medical student's knowledge of radiology is deficient. Thus, it is advised that radiological societies work with medical school boards to integrate thorough and early radiology exposure into the undergraduate curriculum.
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- Muhammad Junaid Tahir
- Department of Radiology, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Kabir Medical College, Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Tembelis M, Patlas MN, Katz DS, Revzin MV. The Second Mountain: Climbing the Challenges of Midcareer Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 2024; 21:827-835. [PMID: 37844656 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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A radiologist's career can be divided into the early, middle, and late phases. The midcareer phase is a particularly difficult period and has the highest rate of burnout among radiologists. Often throughout the early phase of a radiologist's career, during residency, fellowship, and while a junior faculty member, there is an abundance of support to help in personal and professional growth, but this support often wanes as radiologists gain seniority. Unfortunately, this often leaves midcareer radiologists feeling forgotten, or "invisible." This lack of support can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and premature departure from the workforce. The purpose of this review is to bring to light the challenges, such as higher rates of burnout and career stagnation, in addition to the lack of emphasis placed on midcareer mentorship, sponsorship, and career development programs, facing radiologists while climbing the "second mountain" of their career, as well as to provide potential individual and institutional interventions to combat these challenges. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the difficulties experienced by midcareer female radiologists, whose challenges are particularly problematic and to our knowledge have received little attention in the imaging literature to date.
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- Miltiadis Tembelis
- Medical Student Liaison, Department of Radiology, New York University Langone-Long Island, Mineola, New York; and Executive Committee, Long Island Radiology Society.
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- Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Professor of Radiology and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Radiology, New York University Langone-Long Island, Mineola, New York; and Co-Director, Emergency Radiology Course, ACR Education Center
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- Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Radiology Fellowship Program Director, and Educational Director Emergency Radiology, Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Chair, Economics Committee, Subcommittee on Ultrasound
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Rodrigues TC, Antunes E, Dias P, Serfaty A. Representation of women in musculoskeletal radiology conferences in Europe and North and South Americas: an estimation and comparative analysis. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:117-127. [PMID: 37306770 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04377-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess gender distribution and disparities in the musculoskeletal field at radiology conferences and to identify factors associated with the imbalance of women speakers. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study evaluated publicly available data online from musculoskeletal radiology conference programs from radiological societies across Europe, North America (NA), and South America (SA) from 2016 to 2020. The gender of invited speakers, moderators, and planning committee members and the occurrence of single-gender panels for musculoskeletal and plenary sessions were assessed. RESULTS A total of 531 sessions, 2580 speakers, 603 moderators, and 231 planning committee members were assessed. Women accounted for 26.6% of total speakers (p<0.001), 33.3% of moderators (p<0.001), and 31.2% of planning committee members (p=0.381). All-male panels were 26.7%, with 21.1% of women moderating these panels (p<0.001). The proportion of women speakers in musculoskeletal and plenary sessions was 29.7% and 34.6% in NA (p=0.035, p=0.052), 26.6% and 25.0% in Europe (p<0.001, p=0.199), and 12.9% and 13.6% in SA (p<0.001). The proportion of women moderators was 35.0% in NA (p=0.002), 37.1% in Europe (p=0.914), and 13.8% in SA (p<0.001). A linear relationship was observed in the proportion of women speakers, moderators, and members of the planning committee (p<0.05). CONCLUSION We evaluated the participation of women speakers in musculoskeletal radiology conference programs, with significant differences in Europe and South America in all years evaluated, and the participation of women moderators with significant differences in South America and in all-male panels in all regions. Acknowledging gender biases and increasing the number of women on planning committees may help address gender imbalance and promote gender equity.
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- Medscanlagos Radiology, rua Manoel Francisco Valentim, 57, Cabo Frio, RJ, 28906220, Brazil
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- Grupo Fleury, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Hospital Copa Star, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Medscanlagos Radiology, rua Manoel Francisco Valentim, 57, Cabo Frio, RJ, 28906220, Brazil.
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Getting by with a little help from my radiology friends? Expanding mentorship for career development and satisfaction. Clin Imaging 2022; 93:23-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Singhal A, Aiken A. Call to Action: Women in Neuroradiology's Group (WINNERS)-Is There a Need? AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2022; 43:1396-1399. [PMID: 36574333 PMCID: PMC9575528 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Using an Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dashboard to Accelerate Change in Academic Radiology Departments. Acad Radiol 2022; 30:1164-1170. [PMID: 35995692 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Despite widespread interest in creating a more equitable and inclusive culture, a lack of workforce diversity persists in Radiology, in part due to a lack of universal and longitudinal metrics across institutions. In an attempt to establish benchmarks, a subset of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee volunteered to design a DEI dashboard as a potential tool for academic radiology programs to use to document and track their progress. This freely-available, modular dashboard includes suggested (plus optional department-defined) DEI activities/parameters and suggested assessment criteria across three domains: faculty, residents & fellows, and medical students; it can be completed, in whole or in part, by departmental leaders annually. The suggested metrics and their associated rubrics were derived from the collective experiences of the five working group members, all of whom are chairs of academic radiology departments. The resulting dashboard was unanimously approved by the remaining 14 DEI committee members and endorsed by the SCARD board of directors.
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Equal pay for equal work in radiology: Expired excuses and solutions for change. Clin Imaging 2022; 83:93-98. [PMID: 35030407 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The gender pay gap is not a problem of the past. Women continue to receive less pay for equal work and radiology is one of four medical specialties with the largest gender pay gap. Numerous social factors contribute to the gender pay gap; however, radiology can close the gender pay gap through intentional strategies, including acknowledging the gender pay gap, eliminating bias and minority taxes through progressive compensation and parental leave models, devaluing overwork, developing longitudinal mentorship and sponsorship, and demanding transparent institutional policies. Patient care and overall organizational success will improve when the barriers resulting in the gender pay gap are eliminated.
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