Video

Susan Orloff: Taking Steps to Bridge the Gender Gap in Gastroenterology Leadership Roles

As more women take leadership roles in gastroenterology and , it can go a long way in helping to bridge the gender gap in that other specialties in medicine.

The percentage of women physicians in gastroenterology and hepatology has remained fairly stagnant over the years — which means that it hasn't been growing.

Through simple steps like mentorships and fellowships, Susan Orloff, MD, the Oregon Health & Science University says that women can expand their roles, which can help future generations reach higher levels in their careers as well. Orloff spoke about this topic during the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2016 meeting in San Diego, California.

Also on MD Magazine >>> More news from Digestive Disease Week 2016

Related Videos
Kimberly A. Davidow, MD: Elucidating Risk of Autoimmune Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Yehuda Handelsman, MD: Insulin Resistance in Cardiometabolic Disease and DCRM 2.0 | Image Credit: TMIOA
Christine Frissora, MD | Credit: Weill Cornell
Nathan D. Wong, MD, PhD: Growing Role of Lp(a) in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment | Image Credit: UC Irvine
Laurence Sperling, MD: Expanding Cardiologists' Role in Obesity Management  | Image Credit: Emory University
Laurence Sperling, MD: Multidisciplinary Strategies to Combat Obesity Epidemic | Image Credit: Emory University
Schafer Boeder, MD: Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1s in Type 1 Diabetes | Image Credit: UC San Diego
Matthew J. Budoff, MD: Examining the Interplay of Coronary Calcium and Osteoporosis | Image Credit: Lundquist Institute
© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.