Women in Ophthalmology: A Comprehensive Guide for Career and Life

Description:

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.  

Table of Contents:

Part I. Education and Training

1. The Beginning: Match and Residency

2. Choosing a Fellowship and How to Stand Out

Part II. Starting Your Career

3. How to Get a Great Position in Private Practice

4. Finding a Great Job in Academics

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

6. Starting Your Own Practice

7. Building Your Clinical Practice and Reputation

Part III. Patient Care

8. Staying at the Forefront of Your Field: Embracing the New

9. Improving Efficiency with EMR in Your Clinic and OR

10. Dealing with Complications and Avoiding Medicolegal Issues

11. Handling the Unexpected in Ocular Surgery

Part IV. Research

12. The Ins and Outs of Clinical Trials

13. Becoming a Successful Clinical Trialist

14. How to Successfully Publish and Present Your Research

15. Publishing and Presenting Clinical Research

Part V. Teaching

16. Delivering an Engaging Lecture

17. Teaching in a Busy Clinical Setting

18. Teaching Surgery

Part VI. Dealing with Conflict

19. Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology

20. Managing Conflict in the Workplace

21. Experiencing Health Issues as a Physician

Part VII. Family Matters

22. Romantic Relationships

23. Parenting During Training

24. Motherhood and Medicine

25. Professorship and Parenthood

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

27. Dual Professional Career Relationships

Part VIII. Leadership

28. Leadership for Young Ophthalmologists

29. Preparing for Service in Whatever Comes Your Way

30. How to Be an Effective Fellowship Program Director

31. Keys to Public Speaking

Part IX. Career Advancement

32. Getting Promoted to Associate Professor

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

34. Setbacks and Second Chances

Part X. Working with Industry

35. Collaborating with Industry

36. Why Industry Values the Female Perspective

37. Demystifying Pharma and BioTech: Applying Ophthalmology to Make New Tools

Part XI. Work-Life Balance

38. Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout

39. Making the Most Out of Academic Meetings

40. Social Media and Privacy Issues

Part XII. Personal Finances

41. Setting the Course for a Successful Future with Better Financial Planning

42. Personal Finances and Career Decisions

Part XIII. Mentorship and Networking

43. Effective Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees

44. Mentorship

45. To Brand or Be Branded

46. Promoting Yourself and Your Brand

Back Matter