Women in Ophthalmology : A Comprehensive Guide for Career and Life / edited by Christina Y. Weng, Audina M. Berrocal.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Weng, Christina Y., editor.

Berrocal, Audina M., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ophthalmology.

Career education.

Diversity in the workplace.

Career Skills.

Diversity Management/Women in Business.

Local Subjects:

Ophthalmology.

Career Skills.

Diversity Management/Women in Business.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXIII, 390 pages 73 illustrations, 66 illustrations in color. :) : online resource

Edition:

First edition 2021.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

There are nearly 24,000 ophthalmologists in the United States, with 500 physicians newly entering the ophthalmology field each year and approximately half of those being women. Although women now represent approximately half of all ophthalmologists, gender disparities remain when it comes to certain subspecialties (e.g., surgical retina), leadership roles (e.g., department chairs), industry involvement (e.g., consultancy and advisory board positions), and even academic publications. There has been a recently heightened interest in female representation in this field which has manifested in several ways (e.g., conferences geared towards women in ophthalmology, non-peer-reviewed publications about women in ophthalmology, and mentorship programs specifically for women). This book is the first of its kind in procuring and disseminating information--pertaining to both career and life--in an organized, concrete, and enduring way. Women in Ophthalmology is a comprehensive collection of chapters primarily written by women in the field of ophthalmology. The book aims to guide others through milestones and challenges women may face during their careers, and shares sound insights into how to deal with unique issues both inside and outside the workplace. Topics that are widely applicable to all who work in ophthalmology are included, such as finding mentors, collaborating within industry, handling work-life balance, and seeking out leadership opportunities. Each chapter combines personal anecdotes with knowledge from leaders in the field which both men and women will find highly valuable. .

Contents:

Part I. Education and Training

The Beginning: Match and Residency

Choosing a Fellowship and How to Stand Out

Part II. Starting Your Career

How to Get a Great Position in Private Practice

Finding a Great Job in Academics

As You Start a Career in Academic Medicine: Priming for Success

Starting Your Own Practice

Building Your Clinical Practice and Reputation

Part III. Patient Care

Staying at the Forefront of Your Field: Embracing the New

Improving Efficiency with EMR in Your Clinic and OR

Dealing with Complications and Avoiding Medicolegal Issues

Handling the Unexpected In Ocular Surgery

Part IV. Research

The Ins and Outs of Clinical Trials

Becoming a Successful Clinical Trialist

How to Successfully Publish and Present Your Research

Publishing and Presenting Clinical Research

Part V. Teaching

Delivering an Engaging Lecture

Teaching in a Busy Clinical Setting

Teaching Surgery

Part VI. Dealing With Conflict

Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Experiencing Health Issues as a Physician

Part VII. Family Matters

Romantic Relationships

Parenting During Training

Motherhood and Medicine

Professorship and Parenthood

Balancing Academic Career and Parenthood: Ten Thoughts and One Bonus on Success

Dual Professional Career Relationships

Part VIII. Leadership

Leadership for YOs (Young Ophthalmologists)

Preparing for Service in Whatever Comes Your Way

How to Be an Effective Fellowship Program Director

Keys to Public Speaking

Part IX. Career Advancement

Getting Promoted to Associate Professor

A Less Paved Road: Switching Careers and Taking an Unorthodox Path

Setbacks & Second Chances

Part X. Working with Industry

Collaborating with Industry

Why Industry Values the Female Perspective

Demystifying Pharma and BioTech - Applying Ophthalmology to Make New Tools

Part XI. Work Life Balance

Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout

Making the Most Out of Academic Meetings

Social Media and Privacy Issues

Part XII. Personal Finances

Setting the Course for a Successful Future With Better Financial Planning

Personal Finances and Career Decisions

Part XIII. Mentorship and Networking

Effective Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees

Mentorship

To Brand or Be Branded

Promoting Yourself and Your Brand .

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783030593353

3030593355

OCLC:

1244118590

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.