Representation of Women Among Academic Grand Rounds Speakers.
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This study sought to determine whether women’s representation as GR speakers reflects their representation in academic medical workforces.Abstract:
Representation of Women Among Academic Grand Rounds Speakers Grand rounds (GR), a time-honored method of disseminating clinical and research knowledge to medical audiences, showcases speakers as successful academic role models. Exposure to successful female role models, such as GR speakers, may positively affect the retention of women in academic medicine.1,2 In the present study, we sought to determine whether women’s representation as GR speakers reflects their representation in academic medical workforces.read more
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