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Women are underrepresented on the faculties and within the senior leadership ranks of academic health systems. Nevertheless, despite the continuing existence of career development challenges related to gender, it is possible for women to thrive professionally in these settings. Mentorship is extremely important, and it is argued that effective mentorship is facilitated by an understanding of both gender differences in social behaviors and the culture of academic health systems. Furthermore, a systems’ level emphasis on faculty diversity and the career development of women faculty is recommended.
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King, C.A., Cubic, B. Women Psychologists within Academic Health Systems: Mentorship and Career Advancement. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 12, 271–280 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-005-5746-3
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