ACP, partner organizations release new ‘Women in Medicine’ supplement
The supplement is a multispecialty collection of articles based on the work of the Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership program, founded by ACP and five other medical associations.
ACP has partnered with the Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership (WEL) consortium on a new “Women in Medicine” supplement, which was published in the September issue of Pediatrics. The supplement is a multispecialty collection of articles based on the work of the WEL program, which was founded by ACP and five other medical associations, explores challenges to improving gender equity, and offers strategies for advancing women in medicine.
The articles address the following points:
- explaining the history and benefits of a diverse workforce,
- advancing women to leadership positions through individual actions and institutional reform,
- building inclusive work environments,
- using metrics to promote equitable work environments, and
- supporting advancement and retention of women physicians.
Susan Hingle, MD, MACP, former Chair of the ACP Board of Regents, served as a guest editor for the supplement.