Major medical groups announce partnership to support women physicians

Six major medical groups just launched the Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership project, which aims to tackle issues experienced by early-to-mid-career women physicians — including burnout, pay inequities, and other forms of discrimination — through mentorship and networking opportunities. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Hospital Association are among the organizations leading the project. In the first iteration, three women physicians from each of the six organizations will participate in an 18-month training with a focus on interventions to prevent burnout.