62. Teresa Cardador PhD - Status Leveling Gender Bias for Women Physicians

<p>Women in male-dominated professions still face unique challenges in today's society. One such profession is Medicine, where female physicians often struggle to navigate the complex gender dynamics and hierarchies in the workplace. </p> <p>In this fascinating episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Teresa Cardador, an <br /> Associate Professor of Labor and Employment Relations and Center for Social and Behavioral Science Affiliate at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is also an award-winning educator focusing on human resource management, motivation, performance, employee relationships, and negotiation.</p> <p>We discussed her groundbreaking research on the status-leveling burden experienced by women physicians and its physical, emotional, and psychological toll. Additionally, we delve into Dr. Cardador's follow-up research, revealing the nurses' perspective on the interactions between female nurses and female physicians.</p> <p>By understanding these issues, we can work towards creating more inclusive work environments that empower and support women in medicine. So, join us and be a part of the change!</p> <p><em>“This is why we use the term burden. There's certainly a lot of evidence that this is associated with a lot of physical demands on women and a lot of psychological demands that make their work more challenging in a context that is already extremely challenging.”</em> - Teresa Cardador PhD</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Naming the phenomenon: What is status-leveling burden for women physicians?</li> <li>Case study setup: An interview with 29 female and 16 male surgeons</li> <li>The institutional responses and the recommendations for organizations</li> <li>Nurses' perspectives and status hierarchy in Medicine</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong><br /> The article we discussed:<br /> “Unpacking the Status-Leveling Burden for Women in Male-Dominated Occupations”<br /> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/00018392211038505" target="_bla