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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #192
Closing the Gender Gap in Urology
with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra
Inequality persists in pay and career advancement between male and female urologists. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra from the University of California San Diego. They discuss the gender wage gap in medicine, particularly amongst urologists.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, October 4). Ep. 192 – Closing the Gender Gap in Urology [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra
Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra is an associate professor of urology and the director of the Women's Pelvic Medicine Center at UC San Diego in California.
Dr. Suzette Sutherland
Dr. Suzette Sutherland is the director of female urology with UW Medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Synopsis
Dr. Santiago, a Latina from Puerto Rico and a first-generation physician, highlights the latest data on pay, research funding, and professional advancement for women physicians. They debunk common myths, discuss the importance of transparency, and emphasize the need for inclusive work environments. The conversation also covers the economic phenomena underlying current discrepancies and the benefits of fostering diversity. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders on retaining and nurturing talent within their organizations.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
06:28 - Impact of Menopause and Women’s Health
10:33 - Gender Gaps in Urology
31:52 - The Meritocracy Myth
35:56 - The Abrasiveness Trap and Gender Schema
40:04 - Navigating Work Personalities
47:54 - Leadership and Inclusivity in Organizations
51:30 - Tokenism vs. True Inclusion
56:58 - The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
Resources
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