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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusion @SAStrongMD opens the @unmc @NebraskaMed session to #InvestinHer as we celebrate #WomeninMedicine Month! "It's a call to action to recruit, retain, promote & resource women in healthcare to succeed. And support re-entry for women as well." 
"It has never been more important to dialogue on #WomeninMedicine. As I chair the @theNAMedicine section on wellness, women physicians are critical. Whether it is childcare, promotion, pay, etc. there are countless ways to do better."
- Chancellor & Provost @jeffreypgold
- Chancellor & Provost @jeffreypgold
"We respect all women in healthcare from patients to healthcare professionals. When we have any session on diversity, equity and inclusion, we must lean into our discomfort for growth to occur. We can have different viewpoints and both can be true."
- @SAStrongMD #InvestInHer
- @SAStrongMD #InvestInHer
Surgeons are more likely to experience infertility, pregnancy loss, non-elective caesarean delivery, and postpartum depression than non-medics. But why is this, and what can we do? 🧵
#ILookLikeASurgeon
#ILookLikeASurgeon
One aspect is that the average age at planned conception for women doctors is 30 years, 7 years later than the general population. The most commonly cited reasons for delaying pregnancy are career, relationship, and financial situation.
deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42…
deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42…
A third of women doctors experiencing infertility said they would, in retrospect, have tried earlier in their careers. At the same time, women who were pregnant during medical school said they felt less supported than those who had completed medical training.
1/ I have thoughts; I have a lot of thoughts.
"In a study of > 1.3MIL patients getting surgery, female patients treated by male surgeons had worse postoperative outcomes...."
Let's talk about this (thread 👇🏽)
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ja.ma/3rQMPV7 @JAMASurgery @JAMANetwork
"In a study of > 1.3MIL patients getting surgery, female patients treated by male surgeons had worse postoperative outcomes...."
Let's talk about this (thread 👇🏽)
#ILookLikeASurgeon
ja.ma/3rQMPV7 @JAMASurgery @JAMANetwork
2/Great article👇🏽
"female pts also had a 16% ⬆️risk of complications; an 11% ⬆️ risk of readmission; & were 20% more likely to have to stay in hospital longer."
Women had a ⬆️risk of death, readmission or complications when a man performed the operation."
theguardian.com/society/2022/j…
"female pts also had a 16% ⬆️risk of complications; an 11% ⬆️ risk of readmission; & were 20% more likely to have to stay in hospital longer."
Women had a ⬆️risk of death, readmission or complications when a man performed the operation."
theguardian.com/society/2022/j…
3/ Looking at the study itself, it's a retrospective cohort study that attempted to correct for many factors (confounders) incl: age, sex, geographic location, socioeconomic status, rurality, general comorbidity, surgeon sex, years in practice, specialty, and surgical volume.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We need to talk about the culture of sexual harassment and assault in surgery.
And we have advice for *all of you*. Read on.
#VAWG #ILookLikeASurgeon #EarNoseAndNope
We need to talk about the culture of sexual harassment and assault in surgery.
And we have advice for *all of you*. Read on.
#VAWG #ILookLikeASurgeon #EarNoseAndNope
If you don't think there's a problem, see this from @RCSnews by @orthopodreg and @beckybeckyfish. "The debate about whether there is a culture of sexual harrassment, discrimination and sexual assault should end. Instead, harder conversations need to begin"
doi.org/10.1308/rcsbul…
doi.org/10.1308/rcsbul…
And it's not old news. The @RCSnews report led by @HelenaKennedyQC highlighted 'jokes' about rape and sexual assault as a problem in surgery. It noted only 1/4 of respondents reported the harassment/abuse they experienced.
rcseng.ac.uk/about-the-rcs/…
#VAWG #ILookLikeASurgeon
rcseng.ac.uk/about-the-rcs/…
#VAWG #ILookLikeASurgeon
Here's your "but surgery doesn't have a problem with diversity any more, right?" starter pack. A thread on what we know, and what we don't.🧵(1/15)
#DiversityMatters #ILookLikeASurgeon
#DiversityMatters #ILookLikeASurgeon
First of all, there aren't enough #womeninsurgery. 13.2% of NHS surgeons are women (ENT surgery = 16.5%). And 35% of surgical trainees are women, compared to 57% of all trainee doctors. (2/15)
#ILookLikeASurgeon
#ILookLikeASurgeon
Why is this? The perception that surgical culture is biased against women (and does not recognise potential needs regarding pregnancy, childcare and family life) has been shown to deter women from applying for surgical training. (3/15)
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
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ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
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So incredibly honored to have the opportunity to speak at the @AATSHQ Member for a Day program this year!
Thank you to all organizers and speakers for making this session possible.
Kicking off now and the program looks amazing! #TSSMN
Thank you to all organizers and speakers for making this session possible.
Kicking off now and the program looks amazing! #TSSMN
Program welcome to the @AATSHQ Member for a Day program
If we want to talk about increasing diversity and inclusion in surgery, (a triggering 🧵) we have to normalize female surgical residents having children and lose the antiquated patriarchal idea that we as women are privileged to be joining the “boys club” of surgery so we must
Deny, hide or be ashamed of our biology. There have been numerous research studies and articles on how the rigidity of surgical training disproportionally affects female surgical trainees despite the number of female medical students now surpassing that of males.
This is, in part, is due to the disproportionate burden that women bear of pregnancy and care giving responsibilities. This is something near and dear to my heart-I had three miscarriages during residency-each time on 72 hour call or while operating.
I read "Day 1 - A world made for men." by @emmabgo.
Excellent piece, that made me recognize that I inhabit a subspecialized work world that is specifically designed for men.
A thread:
nytimes.com/programs/women…
Excellent piece, that made me recognize that I inhabit a subspecialized work world that is specifically designed for men.
A thread:
nytimes.com/programs/women…
Every time I need to put the cover on the sterile light-handles, I scan the room: “Hi, tall friend! Can you help me?”.
For those of us who work in the operating room (OR), it is immediately evident that the room was designed with a much taller person in mind… a man.
For those of us who work in the operating room (OR), it is immediately evident that the room was designed with a much taller person in mind… a man.
During five years of residency, I thought it was me, that I was too short or my hands were too small. I stood on step stools, and still experienced significant height mismatching.
Oftentimes, I would have hand pain and neck pain for days after a long surgery.
Oftentimes, I would have hand pain and neck pain for days after a long surgery.
Received an invitation to watch the industry-sponsored lectures for a gynecologic surgery conference. Once again, all men.
Medical device companies & pharma - I am not interested in learning about your products if you can't adequately represent women surgeons in WOMEN'S HEALTH.
Medical device companies & pharma - I am not interested in learning about your products if you can't adequately represent women surgeons in WOMEN'S HEALTH.
Failure of industry to recognize women surgeons as experts contributes to the #genderpaygap as we are not compensated for our time and feedback, and products are made for women without women's input. The top 20 companies that make devices for women have 97% white male leadership
Leaders - please surround yourselves with women & POC so you can present a better product and broader views to a diverse field of surgeons. We are bored with the one-size-fits-all approach.
@ManelWatchUS @JJcolemanMD @arghavan_salles #MoreThanOne #ILookLikeASurgeon #WomenInSTEM
@ManelWatchUS @JJcolemanMD @arghavan_salles #MoreThanOne #ILookLikeASurgeon #WomenInSTEM
I recently went through a major change, new job and relocating to a new state with little ones in tow. Like many times before, I was called crazy for making these decisions.
I wanted to share a few things about this experience...
I wanted to share a few things about this experience...
The idea that we’re at the mercy of large entities and that we, as individual physicians, are incapable of bringing about change is false. With the right people, leadership, and with the right goals, we are more than capable of advocating for our patients and improving care.
While we stress the importance of continuous system improvement, what we often neglect to talk about is futility as it relates to changing cultures. When you give your all and your efforts are not only not reciprocated but negated, you might have arrived at the point of futility.
After a week on #COVID19 service, I have some non-clinical reflections for #hospitalists. This is NOT your regular ward time. I’ll be honest, it was a tough week. I’ll start with the tough stuff. But stick with me – ending with more positivity and some helpful hints.
The need for constant vigilance was exhausting. I felt pretty safe in patient rooms with gown, mask, gloves. But on unit, constantly reminding myself to open doors with a paper towel, wipe computer/phone with bleach before using, not touch face: v. tiring. theguardian.com/society/2020/m…
The frustration of knowing certain patients were going to deteriorate and not being able to do anything about it except watch it happen was very tough emotionally. I’ve been spoiled by modern medicine – in general, I’m not used to feeling quite so helpless.
So what's the whole #ILookLikeASurgeon thing about?
Let me tell you a bit what it is like not only being a female physician, but also a female surgeon.
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Let me tell you a bit what it is like not only being a female physician, but also a female surgeon.
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1. Yes, this is a “thing.”
2. Every day of my life I am assumed to be someone or something I am not based strictly on my appearance.
3. Yes, I introduced myself as "Doctor".
2. Every day of my life I am assumed to be someone or something I am not based strictly on my appearance.
3. Yes, I introduced myself as "Doctor".
4. Yes, I am wearing a coat that says Dr. on it.
5. Yes, I am wearing my name badge that has MD after my name.
6. Yes, my name badge even comes with a separate badge that lives below my name badge that has MD in large letters.
5. Yes, I am wearing my name badge that has MD after my name.
6. Yes, my name badge even comes with a separate badge that lives below my name badge that has MD in large letters.
Let’s shift our focus from 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏽♂️
“Is there #GenderEquity in medical leadership?”
To 🙋🏿♂️🙋🏼♀️
“What can our workplaces, colleges, committees, & academic journals do to ensure #GenderEquity at all levels of leadership?”
#WomenInMedicine @smh @theMJA
smh.com.au/national/the-q…
“Is there #GenderEquity in medical leadership?”
To 🙋🏿♂️🙋🏼♀️
“What can our workplaces, colleges, committees, & academic journals do to ensure #GenderEquity at all levels of leadership?”
#WomenInMedicine @smh @theMJA
smh.com.au/national/the-q…
@theMJA “Is there #GenderEquity in medical leadership?”
👩🏾⚕️👨🏻⚕️👩🏼⚕️👨🏽⚕️👩🏻⚕️👨🏼⚕️
#WomenInMedicine answer with a resounding “NO!”
🙅🏻♀️🙅🏽♀️🙅🏼♀️
Let’s shift our focus from asking whether it exists to implementing sustainable strategies to change the status quo.
🙆🏼♀️🙆🏻♀️🙆🏽♀️
mja.com.au/journal/2019/2…
👩🏾⚕️👨🏻⚕️👩🏼⚕️👨🏽⚕️👩🏻⚕️👨🏼⚕️
#WomenInMedicine answer with a resounding “NO!”
🙅🏻♀️🙅🏽♀️🙅🏼♀️
Let’s shift our focus from asking whether it exists to implementing sustainable strategies to change the status quo.
🙆🏼♀️🙆🏻♀️🙆🏽♀️
mja.com.au/journal/2019/2…
“What does a surgeon look like?”
A story for all ages, written by @JJcolemanMD , illustrated by @gracie_leo
#ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninmedicine #medtwitter #meded #foamed #storytime
Story thread below...
A story for all ages, written by @JJcolemanMD , illustrated by @gracie_leo
#ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninmedicine #medtwitter #meded #foamed #storytime
Story thread below...
She woke up one morning and asked the Mirror, “What does a surgeon look like?”
But the Mirror did not answer.
She asked the World and asked “What does a surgeon look like?”
And the World did answer.
But the Mirror did not answer.
She asked the World and asked “What does a surgeon look like?”
And the World did answer.
The World said,
“He is TALL and NOT small.”
“He is not too young or too old.”
“He is TALL and NOT small.”
“He is not too young or too old.”
I was hesitant to post this story, but I feel as though there is a young female resident out there who needs to see this today. #WomenInMedicine #BlackWomeninMedicine 1/
I'm a chief surgery resident, meaning I lead teams of interns, residents, and students. But even after years at my institution, people sometimes have a hard time seeing me as a doctor. 2/
While my white male colleagues can wear scrubs and patients and staff will call them doctor even if they're a student, I always wear my white coat. I even personally purchased one with thick fabric and fancy buttons with my institution's logo to look as legit as possible. 3/
#TrueValuesChallenge Day 3
You know the rules.
Vote on the value that matters most to you.
Reply with your 'why’ or an example from your life.
Consider yourself and what you value in others.
You can like both of these (I do!) but you can choose only ONE.
Be honest 🙂
You know the rules.
Vote on the value that matters most to you.
Reply with your 'why’ or an example from your life.
Consider yourself and what you value in others.
You can like both of these (I do!) but you can choose only ONE.
Be honest 🙂
#medtwitter hashtags - please add to whatever I'm missing and invite everyone over to the #TrueValuesChallenge! Day 1 and 2 polls are still open :) #NurseTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #hcldr #STEMeducation #Ilooklikeasurgeon #feminEM #SheMD #meded #healthcare
Seeing early responses, here's a clarification:
These values are not intended as opposites or mutually exclusive.
'Recognition' doesn't mean 'undeserved recognition without contribution'
Just asking for a forced rank of what's most important.
Carry on :)
These values are not intended as opposites or mutually exclusive.
'Recognition' doesn't mean 'undeserved recognition without contribution'
Just asking for a forced rank of what's most important.
Carry on :)
I have been a loyal #tweep now for over 5 years. I have obeyed, I have promoted, I have taught, I have listened I have helped those who misunderstood and tried to convince those who did not believe in #twitter. I believe and I want others to believe in its #freedomtotweet
I have done my best as a #physician #surgeon and communicator to help other doctors learn the benefits of #twitter - I have talked at over 20 local, national and international meetings about the benefits of this incredible application #twitter - recruiting #doctors - #meded
I have been loyal to #twitter defend it. Investing in it when the chips were down and speaking of it in the highest regard - #tweep #meded #medtwitter
A thread on Neurosurgery in Nigeria.
Looking back at the records, the history of neurosurgery in Nigeria can be best divided into pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras.
#WorldNeurosurgeryWithAliyu
Looking back at the records, the history of neurosurgery in Nigeria can be best divided into pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras.
#WorldNeurosurgeryWithAliyu
The pre-colonial period includes the years before 1861, the colonial period transpired 1861-1960 and the post-colonial continues after 1960.
#WorldNeurosurgeryWithAliyu
#WorldNeurosurgeryWithAliyu
Available data concerning various neurosurgical diseases & practices are still very scant, more so during the precolonial & colonial eras, where healers concentrated on the development of an integrated body of knowledge for a more efficient explanation & treatment of illness.
From the first woman President of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) to the first woman who takes up the new chair at General Medical Council UK, you’re one of my role models @claremarx!
So proud that we went to the same school @cheltladiescoll and that I’m currently training with Consultant Surgeons who used to be your colleagues/juniors! Incredible woman 👏🏽👏🏽#independentwomencan #ILookLikeASurgeon
Definitely an ‘Iron Lady’ of surgery. 👩🏻⚕️
I always knew that I wanted to become a doctor when I was a little kid. I would play with the doctor’s kit (including stethoscope and scalpel) when I was a little girl and pretended that my Barbie doll was my patient. Little did I know that I’m now living my dream!
Training to become a Consultant Surgeon is indeed very challenging, physically, mentally and emotionally. The long hours, the on call shifts, weekends and nights, clinics, monitoring your juniors, research and postgraduate exams and degrees, PhD.
The never ending work-based assessments, exams, and so forth. There is no end to gaining knowledge in medicine and surgery, every day is a new learning experience. It challenges your patience and virtue, your ability to work under pressure and stressful environment.
