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Forms of address reveal gender bias through speaker introductions at internal medicine grand rounds: a qualitative study and discussion of gender bias and intersectionality in academic medicine

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Gender bias has been identified as one of the drivers of gender disparity in academic medicine. Bias may be reinforced by gender subordinating language or differential use of formality in forms of address. Professional titles may influence the perceived expertise and authority of the referenced individual. The objective of this…

Gender bias has been identified as one of the drivers of gender disparity in academic medicine. Bias may be reinforced by gender subordinating language or differential use of formality in forms of address. Professional titles may influence the perceived expertise and authority of the referenced individual. The objective of this study is to examine how professional titles were used in the same and mixed-gender speaker introductions at Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (IMGR).
ContributorsMelikian, Ryan Elizabeth (Author) / Friedrich, Patricia (Thesis director) / Mayer, Anita (Committee member) / Department of English (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2016-12