Women in medicine

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Irene Mazur as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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MILESTONE, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Irene Mazur is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry.

Key Points: 
  • MILESTONE, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Irene Mazur is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry.
  • Dr. Mazur pursued higher education from Terlopil University in the Ukraine 1992 where she earned a medical degree with honors.
  • Highly renowned in her field, Dr. Mazur practices telepsychiatry treating children, adolescents, and adults for ADHD, depression, and anxiety at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry.
  • She has been married to Yuri Mazur, MD for 26 years and they have 3 sons.

Global Nonprofit Operation Smile Recognizes Nursing as its Bedrock During National Nurses Month

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since its inception, as Operation Smile has developed and evolved its mission spanning over four decades, skilled nursing professionals have always been a vital element to the fabric of the organization. Operation Smile was founded in 1982 by Dr. Bill Magee, a plastic surgeon from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and his wife, Kathy Magee, a registered nurse. The couple built Operation Smile out of the need to treat cleft conditions in communities that lacked the necessary resources and nurses have been an integral part of this journey since the very beginning. This inspired what is now one of the world's largest medical volunteer-based nonprofits with over 6,000 medical volunteers helping to carry out Operation Smile's vision to create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it's needed most through the organization's expertise in treating cleft lip and cleft palate. Operation Smile volunteer nurses are also responsible for training their in-country counterparts, helping build local capacity and increasing access to health care for their patients.

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  • Operation Smile volunteer nurses are also responsible for training their in-country counterparts, helping build local capacity and increasing access to health care for their patients.
  • With a passion for the nursing profession, Kathy Magee wanted to ensure that nurses were a vital part of Operation Smile surgical programs.
  • When asked why she enjoys working with Operation Smile, Mamta expressed, "Operation Smile fosters a thriving educational platform to offer opportunities for nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons in several countries.
  • This National Nurses Month, Operation Smile expresses gratitude to the exuberant and dedicated volunteer nurses that provide love and support to the organization's patients and their families and to the in-country counterparts they work alongside during Operation Smile's surgical and education programs.

Operation Smile Celebrates International Women's Day through #HealthEquityHeroes Social Media Campaign

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- International Women's Day, recognized each year on March 8, is a global day celebrating the achievements of women and marking a call to accelerate women's equality. This International Women's Day, Operation Smile is honoring the importance of health equity for women and what it means to empower women in medical leadership positions to inspire new generations of health care practitioners.

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  • Global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile launches social media campaign to help raise awareness of the importance of empowering women to achieve health equity.
  • This International Women's Day, Operation Smile is honoring the importance of health equity for women and what it means to empower women in medical leadership positions to inspire new generations of health care practitioners.
  • As part of this celebration, Operation Smile is launching # HealthEquityHeroes , a social media campaign to support the 2023 International Women's Day theme, #EmbraceEquity.
  • This campaign will invite women working in different areas like medicine, health, science, research, leadership, education, and more to join the organization in celebrating International Women's Day.

EmPRO Honored With Multiple Awards Including the Coveted Brandon Hall Award

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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These are the first awards for EmPRO, adding to the 17 awards previously achieved by its parent, Physicians Reciprocal Insurers.

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  • These are the first awards for EmPRO, adding to the 17 awards previously achieved by its parent, Physicians Reciprocal Insurers.
  • Our physician education programs are unique, said Gerri Donohue, Vice President of Education, EmPRO.
  • The three international awards for which EmPRO has been recognized are:
    2022 Brandon Hall Silver Award: Best Customer Training
    The Brandon Hall Group is the global preeminent research and analyst organization focused on developing research-driven solutions to drive organizational performance for emerging and large organizations.
  • We have built EmPRO into a world-class physician resource, said Bruce Shulan, CEO and president of EmPRO.

Appili Therapeutics to Host Drs. Scott Gottlieb and Syra Madad in Virtual Fireside Chat Discussing COVID-19: What We’ve Learned About Pandemic Responses, and Where We Go From Here

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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ET, will feature Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Dr. Syra Madad, and Dr. Josh Schimmer.

Key Points: 
  • ET, will feature Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Dr. Syra Madad, and Dr. Josh Schimmer.
  • The panel will discuss the need for investing in an arsenal of treatments, preventatives, and public health policies as part of pandemic response planning.
  • Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built, portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of solving life-threatening infections.
  • Led by a proven management team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against infection.

New Medscape Report on Women Physicians Finds Work-Life Balance the Major Career Challenge

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed (64%) cited work-life balance as the main challenge they face as physicians, as compared with only 43% who cited compensation and 16% who noted career development.

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  • Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed (64%) cited work-life balance as the main challenge they face as physicians, as compared with only 43% who cited compensation and 16% who noted career development.
  • More than 3,000 women physicians across more than 30 specialties responded to the Medscape Women Physician Report: The Issues They Care About, conducted from March 6-May 1, 2020.
  • Although work-life balance was cited most often by women age 45 and younger (71%), the issue was also a factor for 60% of women over age 45.
  • The 2020 Medscape Women Physician Report was completed by 3,003 U.S. physicians representing 34 specialty areas, including Medscape members and nonmembers.

Survey: Three Quarters of Female Physicians Have Experienced Income Inequality or Other Forms of Gender Discrimination

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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"However, despite these achievements, female physicians continue to be paid less than their male counterparts and face other forms of workplace discrimination."

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  • "However, despite these achievements, female physicians continue to be paid less than their male counterparts and face other forms of workplace discrimination."
  • About 40% of female physicians said they currently earn less than male physicians in their specialty.
  • When asked why this is the case, 76% of female physicians identified unconscious employer discrimination as the cause.
  • "Even though female physicians are just as highly sought after as males, many female physicians believe their equal value is not reflected in their employment contracts."

In Medicine, Women Face More Harassment, Have Fewer Opportunities, Receive Lower Wages

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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Both female and male physician respondents reported that women experience increased harassment, fewer opportunities and lower wages.

Key Points: 
  • Both female and male physician respondents reported that women experience increased harassment, fewer opportunities and lower wages.
  • Women are also more likely to report experiencing insubordination, retaliation and physical violence.
  • Only 34% of women believe that women and men are equally respected in their organizations, compared to 69% of men.
  • Women recently overtook men in the number of students entering medical school, suggesting a future with more female physicians than males.

The X Factor: for Women, the Rewards of Concierge Medicine are Even Greater, According to Specialdocs

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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While initially, male physicians sought the autonomy, financial stability and opportunity to enjoy career and family offered by the company's model of concierge medicine, CEO Terry Bauer reports that women physicians now comprise more than a third of Specialdocs' clients.

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  • While initially, male physicians sought the autonomy, financial stability and opportunity to enjoy career and family offered by the company's model of concierge medicine, CEO Terry Bauer reports that women physicians now comprise more than a third of Specialdocs' clients.
  • "We've seen firsthand why concierge medicine is deeply rewarding for women physicians, uniquely suited to overcome challenges and realize their vision," says Bauer.
  • Dorothy Serna, TX
    "It's brought back all the reasons I went into medicine in the first place."
  • Concierge medicine allows me more time, benefiting my patients, my family and me."Dr.

Recognizing the contributions of Canada's female physicians on International Women's Day

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Friday, March 8, 2019
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OTTAWA, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, we celebrate the contributions and strides women physicians are making in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, we celebrate the contributions and strides women physicians are making in Canada.
  • In 2017, two out of five physicians in Canada were women.
  • Even in the age of #MeToo, assault and sexism continue to be shared experiences across generations of women physicians.
  • As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on advocating for a healthy population and a vibrant profession.