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In an analysis of electronic messages from patients, women physicians, DOs, and PCPs are twice as likely as other physicians to be referred to by their first name instead of as “doctor.” Is it acceptable? Is it good for the relationship? What are the best responses for institutions and individual practitioners?

An update of Simone’s Maxims that include the lived experiences of medical professionals who identify as women, under-represented groups in medicine (UrIM), or who have several underrepresented identities and who face many hurdles in academic medicine is necessary in light of the realities of contemporary medicine.

‘Bikini medicine’ (see the Boston Globe article) is an outdated, sexist idea that men and women should be cared for similarly — dubbed as such due to the mistaken belief that women’s health only differs in the parts of women that bikinis cover. A ridiculous notion, considering that cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases affect women differently than men. Last time we checked, the bikini doesn’t cover any of them.

The impact of COVID-19 on the medical careers of women are diverse and troubling. From reduced publication submission to higher burnout rates to higher workplace harassment issues, the issues are multiple and are a clear call for change.