SCCM Resource Library-Current Topics Women are facing

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In the field of critical care medicine, women face unique challenges that need to be addressed. One of the major challenges is the lack of effective mentorship for women in medicine. Mentorship provides guidance and advice based on personal experience to help mentees navigate their professional journey. However, women often face barriers such as gender disparities in academic leadership and a lack of access to female mentors. Work-life balance and imposter syndrome also hinder effective mentorship for women.<br /><br />To overcome these barriers, the concept of "WOMENtorship" has been proposed. This approach focuses on highlighting successes and failures, creating a career map with mentees, and encouraging them to apply for opportunities that align with their goals. It also helps mentees overcome imposter syndrome by not feeling the need to be 100% qualified for a particular position or opportunity.<br /><br />Another issue faced by women in critical care medicine is the gender disparity in speaking engagements. Although women make up a substantial portion of the workforce, they are underrepresented as conference speakers. Recent data shows that while the percentage of female speakers is increasing, the gap still remains. Unconscious bias also plays a role, as studies have shown that male speakers are more likely to receive a professional address compared to female speakers.<br /><br />The COVID-19 pandemic has further impacted women in critical care medicine, particularly in terms of academic productivity. Underrepresented clinicians, junior faculty, and mothers in academic medicine are at a higher risk of career disruption. The rapid changes in clinical care and education, along with additional responsibilities such as homeschooling and childcare, have put research and other academic activities on the backburner.<br /><br />In summary, there is a need to improve mentorship for women in critical care medicine, address gender disparities in professional speaking opportunities, and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic productivity. These efforts are crucial in ensuring equal opportunities and advancement for women in the field.

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Professional Development and Education, 2023

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Tag Leadership Empowerment and Development LEAD

Tag Diversity Equality and Inclusion DEI

Year 2023

Keywords

critical care medicine

women

mentorship

gender disparities

WOMENtorship

speaking engagements

unconscious bias

COVID-19 pandemic

academic productivity

equal opportunities

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