This is an evidence-based history lesson for #MedTwitter with a survey at the end for you to weigh in on next steps.
For 20+ years #WomenInMedicine & allies have been publishing reports documenting #gender #disparties on journal editorial boards.
#HerTimeIsNow
#HeForShe
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For 20+ years #WomenInMedicine & allies have been publishing reports documenting #gender #disparties on journal editorial boards.
#HerTimeIsNow
#HeForShe
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The facts are clear: continued #gender #disparities on editorial boards are a deeply troubling #ethical issue that some journals have addressed and some have not.
@bmj_latest @TheLancet
#HerTimeIsNow
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@bmj_latest @TheLancet
#HerTimeIsNow
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#WomenInMedicine & their employers financially support med societies that are affiliated w/journals (societies often own them).
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A new #HeForShe
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2 things to
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After reading the info above about the evidence-based history of #gender #disparities on journal editorial boards, tell us what you think!
Journals affiliated w/financially lucrative med societies should fix gender disparities & pay junior editors_____.
#HerTimeIsNow
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Journals affiliated w/financially lucrative med societies should fix gender disparities & pay junior editors_____.
#HerTimeIsNow
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