“Women in Medicine” working group founded in the Purpose:Health eV network

09.05.2023 15:45

Although medicine is becoming increasingly female, many leadership levels in healthcare companies are still dominated by men. This is often due to traditional role models and cultural prejudices that make it difficult for women to rise to leadership positions. In addition, gender-specific challenges and needs are often not sufficiently taken into account.

The newly founded “Women in Medicine” working group, led by Mirjam Wagner and Harriet Kollmann, will work to strengthen the career prospects of women. We not only develop tips for women to help them shape their own career path. Recommendations for adapting working environments should also be developed for companies in order to actively promote equal opportunities and an inclusive culture.

The working group will also focus on gender-specific challenges that women may face in the workplace. Menstrual problems, pregnancy and motherhood are just a few examples of challenges that are often ignored or even stigmatized. The effects can be diverse, ranging from physical discomfort to increased stress and discrimination. Not only can these issues impact affected women's productivity and engagement, but they can also foster an unequal work environment.

The aim of the working group is to contribute to a healthcare system in which both patients and employees, regardless of their gender, experience complete equality and have the framework to dare to make a difference. “We are committed to ensuring that all people have access to high-quality, gender-equitable healthcare and that an inclusive culture is promoted that takes into account the needs and challenges of all people,” said the working group.