Closing the Gender Gap in Oncology

The gender gap in healthcare leadership is well documented. In the oncology discipline, the divide is even wider—according to a recent survey, less than half of academic medical oncology programs have a woman in a leadership position, and that number decreases further for radiation and surgical oncology programs.  On this episode of CANCER BUZZ, learn how the Livestrong Cancer Institutes and Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin are reaching out to young women in high school to generate interest in oncology. Through leadership training, meetings with program leaders, and a week-long research project, the Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) lays the groundwork for female mentorship and support at an early age. Guests: Kristen E. Wynn, Senior Administrative Program Coordinator, Livestrong Cancer Institutes Ximena Cruz and Korena Martinez, Summer Healthcare Experience participants Related Content: ACCC 37th [Virtual] National Oncology Conference National Oncology Conference: Featured Speakers 2020 ACCC Innovator Award Winners Cancer Life reiMagined: The CaLM Model of Whole-Person Cancer Care Proportion of Women in Oncology Leadership Positions Remains Low, Cancer Therapy Advisor The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Community Cancer Centers.