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14.01.2022 Does it matter if people call you doctor? ... women in medicine...are still paid less than men in equivalent positions. Women are also promoted less often, face the biased belief that family responsibilities might keep them from dedication to their careers, and are more likely to be subjected to harassment than men. ‘Still’ in 2019. ... May 2020 bring incremental change! See more

12.01.2022 In October the The Medical Journal of Australia asked for submissions on the topic of Women in medicine and medical leadership in Australia is there gender equity? 35 doctors submitted a short and simple response. "No." It's not up for debate, - Dr Jill Tomlinson... Are we really still questioning if there's gender equity in medicine? https://www.smh.com.au//the-question-female-doctors-never-

10.01.2022 Have you heard the news?! We just wanted to share a great story about an Australian scientist kicking goals! Dr. Rebecca Johnson is about to become the Chief Scientist at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History! ... Dr. Johnson has been Chief Scientist of the Australian Museum for 16 years, wildlife forensic scientist, a conservation geneticist and koala expert!

07.01.2022 Women in medicine tolerate their indignities quietly because to speak is to attract backlash. Their critics silence them by saying that respect must be earned and pay equity must be deserved... In other words, if women were actually as good as men, the problem of gender equity wouldn’t exist. This article earlier this week by oncologist Dr. Ranjana Srivastava does a wonderful job of articulating the multifactorial gender gap in medicine. ... If only women were as good as men...

07.01.2022 Did you know that this week is Transgender Awareness Week? True gender equity in medicine cannot be achieved by solely focusing on the position of cis women within medicine. As part of our work we try to ensure that our advocacy (in our research, in our submissions to government or what we share online) is intersectional. ... Get in touch if you have any ideas for how we can reach more people or make change!