Flattening Hierarchical Structures to Empower Women Trainee Leaders on Social Media Teams

Overview

Journal J Med Internet Res

Publisher JMIR Publications

Specialty Medical Informatics

Date 2023 Jun 5

PMID 37276011

Authors

Marah N Kays

Deborah D Rupert

Olivia Negris

Beatrix Thompson

Marla L Clayman

Lisa Mordell

Tricia Pendergrast

Eve Bloomgarden

Rakhee K Bhayani

Shikha Jain

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Abstract

We share our experience empowering women trainees and leadership through a flattened hierarchical social media team structure with supporting evidence from measurable outcomes.

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