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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2020 · 23 MIN

VCMS Podcast #9 Dr. M. Irene Bellini

from VCMS Podcast · host VCMS Nederland

English below In deze wederom Engelstalige podcast aflevering interviewt VCMS Nederland dr. M.I. Bellini, transplantatiechirurg in Belfast. Via een internationale telefoonverbinding vertelt de van origine Italiaanse chirurg over welke obstakels vrouwen tegenkomen bij het opbouwen van een carrière wat leidt tot ongelijkheid in de medische professie*. De termen ‘unconsious bias', een ‘glass ceiling’ en ‘the imposter syndrome’ passeren de revue. Wat is belangrijk om te weten voor jonge vrouwelijke zorgprofessionals die een beroep als chirurg ambiëren? Het doel van deze podcast is om de vrouwelijke chirurg te belichten, want zoals dr. Bellini het zegt: ‘You can be what you can see’ – of ‘hear’ in dit geval;) We hopen dat iedere luisteraar geïnspireerd wordt om gelijkheid te bevorderen en bewust wordt van de oorzaak van de ongelijkheid tussen vrouwen en mannen. Echt iedere luisteraar, want, deze ongelijkheid is een probleem waar de hele samenleving mee te maken heeft. Meer lezen over het werk van dr. Irene Bellini? Lees dan deze blog, of haar boek: Bellini MI, Papalois VE. Gender Equity in the Medical Profession: IGI Global; 2019. In this episode of the VCMS Podcast, VCMS Nederland interviews dr. M.I. Bellini, who is an Italian transplant surgeon working in Belfast. Over an international phone line she speaks about the obstacles women face during their developing career which leads to inequity within the medical profession*. Amongst others, she speaks about ‘unconsious bias', a ‘glass ceiling’ and ‘the imposter syndrome’. What is important to know as a young female healthcare professional who aspires to be a surgeon? The goal of this podcast is to promote the female surgeon by shining a light on her, because as dr. Bellini says: ‘You can be what you can see’. Or in our case, what you can hear;). We hope to inspire every listener to promote equality and to become aware of the causes of the current inequality. Every listener, as this inequality is a problem of our entire society. Want to read more on the work of dr. Irene Bellini? Read this blog, or her book: Bellini MI, Papalois VE. Gender Equity in the Medical Profession: IGI Global; 2019. * During medical training in University, there are more females than males. Amongst the medical specialists, the ratio leans more towards men (around 55%). For the surgical specialties however this disparity is much greater. For every female general surgeon there are three males; for cardio-thoracic surgery this number goes up to eight! For healthcare leadership positions these numbers are comparable. [Source: CBS. Latest data available was from 2017]

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