10 Ways to Empower Yourself as a Woman in Science or Academic Medicine

Women are underrepresented in health care with few women in influential positions,1-3 leadership roles,4 and promoted to the highest academic ranks5 compared with men. Moreover, women are less frequently lead authors of publications in top medical journals,6 speakers at medical conferences or grand rounds,7,8 and participants in clinical practice guideline development.9 Perceptible and imperceptible features of organizational culture affect women and men differently and contribute to differences in professional experiences.