By Patsy McNeil, MD, Women’s Initiative Chair, USACS Diversity and Inclusion Council When US Acute Care Solutions was created almost 3 years ago, a clear focus for company success was the women who work here. Prioritizing the participation of women at…
Women face unique challenges when it comes to moving into leadership roles. While women represent almost one-third of practicing physicians, 70% of PAs, and 91% of nurses, women hold just 20% of leadership positions in healthcare. We recognize the barriers…
In 2016, women made up about 50 percent of enrolled medical students in the United States. However, women physicians are still dramatically underrepresented in the field of emergency medicine (EM) – only 25 percent of EM physicians are women, and…
Are You Ready for Your Future? By Melissa Nuñez and Lori Winston, MD All the years spent getting A’s so you could get into college, maintaining A’s so you could get into med school, and outshining your classmates so you…
By Trish Jones, MD If you’re like I was, you may wonder what it would be like to push yourself toward greater challenges and diversity in your medical career. Perhaps you wonder if you missed a great opportunity when you…
By Cyndy Flores, PA-C We’re quickly approaching the season for medical association conferences — your opportunity to investigate new career opportunities, deepen your medical knowledge, and meet like-minded professionals. If you’re an extrovert who loves working a crowded exhibit hall,…
Celebrating Women in Emergency Medicine This fall, there are several events to celebrate and support women in emergency medicine and Envision Physician Services is excited to play a part. In October, EVPS will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the…
When it comes to your career, finding the perfect fit takes a lot of work and a little luck. Whether you’re seeking your first position or are ready for a move, you have a wealth of opportunities to consider as…