Gender representation in leadership roles in UK surgical societies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.05.007
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Despite making up more than half of new doctors, women are underrepresented in most surgical specialties. Various reasons have been suggested for this including issues with work-life balance, discrimination and a lack of female… read more here.
Keywords: leadership; representation leadership; surgical societies; leadership roles ... See more keywords
Outreach and Influence of Surgical Societies’ Recommendations on Minimally Invasive Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic—An Anonymized International Urologic Expert Inquiry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.07.043
Abstract: Abstract Objective To assess the outreach and influence of the main recommendations of surgical governing bodies on adaptation of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (MIS) procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic in an anonymized multi-institutional survey. Materials… read more here.
Keywords: minimally invasive; surgical societies; covid; pandemic anonymized ... See more keywords
Surgical Societies Must Lead the Way on Addressing Bias and Microaggressions
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10993-0
Abstract: Bias can be defined as a systematic error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome over others. As surgeons, we strive daily to mitigate the effects of bias on patient care… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; professional titles; surgical societies; societies must ... See more keywords