Importance of and strategies for achieving gender equity in hematology

Equity in Haematology

“…Gender equity in academic haematology is a topic that is actively discussed on international platforms. It is demonstrated that women in haematology are underrepresented in positions of leadership 8 . As a receptive to this American Society of Haematology (ASH) has recently created 'women in haematology working group' that will help identifying opportunities for career advancement for female haematologists.…”

“…As a receptive to this American Society of Haematology (ASH) has recently created 'women in haematology working group' that will help identifying opportunities for career advancement for female haematologists. Their priorities include: effective strategies to increase participation and leadership roles for women in ASH committees, development of training modules regarding avoidance of implicit bias in speaker introductions and discussion, enhancement of online social media platforms for networking and mentorship development, creation of metrics by which to measure success including growth in the percentage of female speakers and committee chairs over time, among others 8 . However haematology being a female dominant specialty in this country such barriers may not occur.…”

Feminist issues in clinic care, research, and healthcare professionals in thrombosis and hemostasis

“…This disparity extends to salary gaps, beginning in residency and persisting into senior faculty roles. [12][13][14] The problem is compounded by the knowledge that most women doctors continue to experience sexism and gender bias at work in their day-to-day dealing with patients and other healthcare professionals. In a UK survey, women doctors felt sexism was an issue in limiting career advancement, and a minority continue to complain about unwanted physical contact at the workplace.…”

“…Additionally, women in hematology are less likely to receive recognition and awards for their contributions to education, research, and clinical practice. This disparity extends to salary gaps, beginning in residency and persisting into senior faculty roles 12–14 . The problem is compounded by the knowledge that most women doctors continue to experience sexism and gender bias at work in their day‐to‐day dealing with patients and other healthcare professionals.…”