- Podcast
- 15/12/2020
- UK
The Prevalence and Impact of Gender Bias and Sexual Discrimination in Orthopaedics, and Mitigating Strategies
Description
In this engaging podcast episode from The Bone & Joint Journal, host Andrew Duckworth welcomes listeners to the second installment of their November series. The episode features discussions surrounding gender bias and sexual discrimination in orthopedic surgery, spearheaded by lead author Usman Halim, who presents a systematic review on the topic. Joining Andrew and Usman are expert guests Chloe Scott and Dr. Antonia Chen, who provide valuable insights into the research findings and their implications. The podcast explores the prevalence of bias in the field, the significant drop-off of women at various levels of orthopedic careers, and various mitigating strategies, all while honoring the late co-author Dr. Elbayouk for his contribution to the study. The speakers also underscore the necessity of mentorship programs and the importance of exposing medical students to orthopedic careers, emphasizing that acceptance of the problem is crucial for implementing change. This informative session captures the urgent need for action against discrimination, aiming to increase awareness and foster a supportive environment for women in orthopedics.