Alyssa Zucchet
Alyssa Zucchet
Ep 1: Is sexism within the health care community dead?
Ep 1: Is sexism within the health care community dead?
Ep 1: Is sexism within the health care community dead?
Monday 11th December 2017
Alyssa Zucchet discusses ongoing sexism in medicine with her colleagues, highlighting its impact on patient care and professional life.
72 minutes
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Alyssa Zucchet
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Sexual Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Sexism in Medicine: Alyssa Zucchet's Eye-Opening Discussion
Sexism is still pervasive and I think the reason that it's not going away anytime soon is because people make jokes about it.
Is sexism really a thing of the past in the medical field? Alyssa Zucchet, a Canadian medical student, tackles this loaded question in the pilot episode of 'Speculum'. She’s joined by three female colleagues who share their personal experiences with sexism during their medical training and careers. From being patronizingly called 'sweetheart' to facing inappropriate questions from male doctors, these stories paint a vivid picture of the ongoing gender bias in healthcare.
Despite statistics suggesting that medicine has become more welcoming to women, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Alyssa and her guests explore how these sexist attitudes not only affect their professional lives but also impact patient care. They also discuss coping mechanisms like defeminization, where women alter their behavior to fit in better.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the hidden challenges women face in medicine and what can be done to foster a more inclusive environment.