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Ritika Manik1, Gelareh Sadigh2
1Emory college of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Abstract:
Women and minorities are systematically under-represented in medicine, and this effect is pronounced in the field of radiology, across education, workforce and leadership. The proportion of women and minorities represented in radiology diminishes as their rank or job title elevates. Much of this are likely due to implicit biases, generational attitudes, and workplace cultures that can be discriminatory towards women and minorities. Steps that can be taken include closing the gender pay-gap, providing more opportunities for mentorship, addressing biases, and supporting the upward career mobility of women and minorities. Ultimately, increasing diversity will benefit all stakeholders in medicine, as collaboration among diverse individuals fosters innovation, greater financial efficiency, and better patient outcomes.
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