Sep 26, 2024
Dr. Gloria Wu and medical student Dana Schweibe discuss the underrepresentation of women in medical specialties, particularly in fields like urology, plastic surgery, and leadership roles. Schweibe shares how her own experiences as a young female patient sparked her interest in medicine, especially after noticing...
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Gloria Wu speaks with Dr. Eileen Barrett, president-elect of the American Medical Women's Association, about the intersection of women's health, addiction medicine, and gender equity. Dr. Barrett highlights how telemedicine has become a vital tool for gender and health equity, especially for women who face barriers...
Sep 9, 2024
Dr. Helen E. Fisher, a renowned biological anthropologist, passed away recently at age 79. Fisher's groundbreaking research explored the neural basis of love, utilizing MRI scans to study the brain activity of individuals experiencing new infatuations. Her work revealed that the ventral tegmental area of...
Sep 5, 2024
In a discussion about career development and personal growth, Dean Louito Edje, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School, emphasized the importance of understanding and nurturing one's professional base, whether in private practice or academia. For women doctors in private practice, nurturing your Base...
Sep 3, 2024
The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment, with global clothing production reaching 100 billion items annually. Consumers buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and keep each item for only half as long. Despite owning plenty of clothes, many still feel they have "nothing to wear," leading to...