Women in Ophthalmology. A Comprehensive Guide for Career and Life

Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Memorium

Part I. Education and Training

Chapter 1: The Beginning: Match and Residency
Chapter 2: Choosing a Fellowship and How to Stand Out

Part II. Starting Your Career

Chapter 3: How to Get a Great Position in Private Practice
Chapter 4: Finding a Great Job in Academics
Chapter 5: As You Start a Career in Academic Medicine: Priming for Success
Chapter 6: Starting Your Own Practice
Chapter 7: Building Your Clinical Practice and Reputation

Part III. Patient Care

Chapter 8: Staying at the Forefront of Your Field: Embracing the New
Chapter 9: Improving Efficiency with EMR in Your Clinic and OR
Chapter 10: Dealing with Complications and Avoiding Medicolegal Issues
Chapter 11: Handling the Unexpected In Ocular Surgery

Part IV. Research

Chapter 12: The Ins and Outs of Clinical Trials
Chapter 13: Becoming a Successful Clinical Trialist
Chapter 14: How to Successfully Publish and Present Your Research
Chapter 15: Publishing and Presenting Clinical Research

Part V. Teaching

Chapter 16: Delivering an Engaging Lecture
Chapter 17: Teaching in a Busy Clinical Setting
Chapter 18: Teaching Surgery

Part VI. Dealing With Conflict

Chapter 19: Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology
Chapter 20: Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Chapter 21: Experiencing Health Issues as a Physician

Part VII. Family Matters

Chapter 22: Romantic Relationships
Chapter 23: Parenting During Training
Chapter 24: Motherhood and Medicine
Chapter 25: Professorship and Parenthood
Chapter 26: Balancing Academic Career and Parenthood: Ten Thoughts and One Bonus on Success
Chapter 27: Dual Professional Career Relationships

Part VIII. Leadership

Chapter 28: Leadership for YOs (Young Ophthalmologists)
Chapter 29: Preparing for Service in Whatever Comes Your Way
Chapter 30: How to Be an Effective Fellowship Program Director
Chapter 31: Keys to Public Speaking

Part IX. Career Advancement

Chapter 32: Getting Promoted to Associate Professor
Chapter 33: A Less Paved Road: Switching Careers and Taking an Unorthodox Path
Chapter 34: Setbacks & Second Chances

Part X. Working with Industry

Chapter 35: Collaborating with Industry
Chapter 36: Why Industry Values the Female Perspective
Chapter 37: Demystifying Pharma and BioTech - Applying Ophthalmology to Make New Tools

Part XI. Work Life Balance

Chapter 38: Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout
Chapter 39: Making the Most Out of Academic Meetings
Chapter 40: Social Media and Privacy Issues

Part XII. Personal Finances

Chapter 41: Setting the Course for a Successful Future With Better Financial Planning
Chapter 42: Personal Finances and Career Decisions

Part XIII. Mentorship and Networking

Chapter 43: Effective Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees
Chapter 44: Mentorship
Chapter 45: To Brand or Be Branded
Chapter 46: Promoting Yourself and Your Brand

There are nearly 24,000 ophthalmologists in the United States, with 500 physicians newly entering the ophthalmology field each year and approximately half of those being women. Although women now represent approximately half of all ophthalmologists, gender disparities remain when it comes to certain subspecialties (e.g., surgical retina), leadership roles (e.g., department chairs), industry involvement (e.g., consultancy and advisory board positions), and even academic publications. There has been a recently heightened interest in female representation in this field which has manifested in several ways (e.g., conferences geared towards women in ophthalmology, non-peer-reviewed publications about women in ophthalmology, and mentorship programs specifically for women). This book is the first of its kind in procuring and disseminating information-pertaining to both career and life-in an organized, concrete, and enduring way.

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.

Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA;
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Program Director, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery
Director, 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