Navigating a Career in Medical Writing and Continuing Medical Education (CME): Insights from Alexandra Howson PhD
In this episode of the Women Physicians Lead podcast, Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Alexandra Howson, a CME writer and educator. Dr. Howson shares her career journey from trauma nursing to academia and CME writing. She discusses the importance of leveraging existing skills for career transitions and highlights the diverse roles available in CME for clinicians. Dr. Howson offers practical advice for those interested in medical writing, emphasizing skill assessment and professional networking. The conversation also touches on burnout among healthcare professionals and the significance of self-care, with Dr. Howson sharing her personal strategies for maintaining work-life balance.
Leading Ladies in Healthcare: Leadership and Career Tips for Women in Healthcare
According to a 2022 article published in Forbes, women still comprise just 25% of healthcare leadership positions.
Women in healthcare are often deterred from seeking a career in leadership due to the lack of organizational support for work-life integration, gender equity, racial discrimination, and pay equality. Having women in leadership creates the pipeline for future leaders and improves the delivery of care to the communities we serve.
After 20 years in the healthcare field with leadership roles in academia, public health, the insurance industry, and hospital administration, my mission is to help increase the number of women in healthcare leadership roles by equipping them with the personal and professional development skills they need to be successful.
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