Chicago Health Magazine: Gender Inequities in Healthcare Affect All of Us

Healthcare, by its very nature, is about caring for the wellbeing of our communities. Yet, a pervasive issue threatens the quality of care we all receive: gender inequities in the medical profession. This is not just a problem for women or a workforce issue. It’s a community health crisis that affects every one of us. The disparities that female physicians face have far-reaching consequences on patient outcomes, and addressing these inequities is essential for the betterment of our healthcare system.

You can read the whole article here

About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.

Leave a Reply

Discover more from Shikha Jain, MD FACP

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading