Women physicians are underrepresented and feel less impactful in cancer treatment planning virtual meetings

Considered a best practice at academic medical centers, tumor boards bring together multidisciplinary teams of experts to determine the optimal course of treatment for patients with cancer. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical and surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other relevant specialists often come together using online platforms. An exhaustive prospective analysis published in the journal Surgery Open Science revealed that women were underrepresented as moderators, speakers and attending physicians of record on tumor boards. Further, while there were no significant differences between men and women speakers with Read More