AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Growth of Women in Sports

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The video transcript discusses the experiences of women working in the world of sports medicine. The speaker highlights the significant progress made in terms of gender representation in medical schools, with approximately half of medical school students now being female. However, there is still a disparity in the representation of women as team physicians, particularly in professional sports leagues, where only 6% of team physicians are women. The speaker emphasizes the importance of mentorship and creating opportunities for young women in sports medicine. Gender disparities are also highlighted in patient care, with studies showing differences in treatment and referrals based on gender. The speaker concludes by expressing optimism for the future and the potential for growth in the field of women's sports medicine.

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Presented by Lisa Callahan MD

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women in sports medicine

gender representation

medical schools

team physicians

gender disparities