Editors:
- First of its kind resource for women in ophthalmology
- Will thoroughly discuss both broad topics that are widely applicable to all ophthalmologists, others will be topics specific to women, touching on finding mentors, collaborating within the industry, negotiating a raise, handling work/life balance, and seeking out leadership opportunities
- Written by female leaders in ophthalmology, and encompassing the full span of a career either as a private practice clinican, or as an academic medicine practitioner
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Table of contents (46 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Education and Training
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Front Matter
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About this book
Women in Ophthalmology is a comprehensive collection of chapters primarily written by women in the field of ophthalmology. The book aims to guide others through milestones and challenges women may face during their careers, and shares sound insights into how to deal with unique issues both inside and outside the workplace. Topics that are widely applicable to all who work in ophthalmology are included, such as finding mentors, collaborating within industry, handling work-life balance, and seeking out leadership opportunities. Each chapter combines personal anecdotes with knowledge from leaders in the field which both men and women will find highly valuable.
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
Christina Y. Weng
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, USA
Audina M. Berrocal
About the editors
Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA;
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Program Director, Vitreoretinal Diseases & SurgeryDirector, Medical Student Clinical Electives, Ben Taub General Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Audina M. Berrocal, MD;
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Medical Director, Pediatric Retina & ROP
Vitreoretinal Fellowship Director
Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Women in Ophthalmology
Book Subtitle: A Comprehensive Guide for Career and Life
Editors: Christina Y. Weng, Audina M. Berrocal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59335-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-59334-6Published: 03 March 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-59335-3Published: 02 March 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 390
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 66 illustrations in colour
Topics: Ophthalmology, Career Skills, Diversity Management/Women in Business