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#WOMENINMEDICINE AT THIEME


THIEME IS SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON FEMALE AUTHORS IN MEDICINE

“It starts with women as leaders, with equal representation and decision-making
power… Gender equality and women’s rights are essential to […] building a better
future for everyone.”
 - United National Secretary-General António Guterres 




At Thieme, we couldn’t agree more. We believe women in medicine are crucial to
building a better future for everyone. Female leadership in global health not
only promotes women’s health but the well-being and health of all.

More women than ever before are choosing to pursue careers in both medicine and
medical research; however, a gender gap still exists. According to the UN women
make up 70% of health and social care workers, but only 37% of first authors on
medical research articles. At Thieme, we believe the key to closing the gender
gap in medicine is to uplift women’s voices. We are proud to publish the
research of women in medicine across the globe. In order to uplift and amplify
these voices, we have created Thieme’s Women In Medicine collection, which aims
to highlight and celebrate the work and contributions to medicine by
female-identifying people from around the world. We are tremendously proud of
these contributions and would like to facilitate further dissemination of their
content to level the playing field by providing free access to select articles
and content.

Thieme encourages its authors, readers, editors, and employees to support our
shared goal of gender equality. As a global publisher with the privilege of
publishing the works of authors from all corners of the planet, we strongly
support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in particular
SDG 5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls) and SDG 3
(ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages).

Please join us in highlighting female authors and leaders in your institution by
using #WomenInMedicine on social media. Make sure to follow us on social media
by clicking on the social media icons below. We would love to hear from you!
Please reach out to share your ideas of how we can work together to promote
female authors’ works at womeninmedicine@thieme.com.




CELEBRATING WOMEN IN MEDICINE


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INTERVIEW WITH ANISHA KUMAR, MD



We are excited to share our interview with Anisha Kumar, MD, author of the
article The Rhytidectomy Scar: Analysis of Patient and Surgeon Perspectives.
Enjoy the read! 

Women's History Month Interview with Anisha Kumar

Can you tell us about your research experience for your article The Rhytidectomy
Scar: Analysis of Patient and Surgeon Perspectives? What were your most
significant findings and how will these affect future research?

Anisha Kumar, MD: This study analyzes the perception of the rhytidectomy scar
from the perspective of cosmetic patients and surgeons. Cross-sectional surveys
were administered in-person to in cosmetic patients and online to facial plastic
and reconstructive surgeons in the USA. 

Quantitative analysis indicates that while both surgeons and cosmetic patients
viewed hypopigmented scars less favorably, surgeons were more concerned with
pre-tragal incision and blunted hair tuft. Furthermore, the number of
rhytidectomies performed by surgeons resulted in more critical analysis of the
scars presented in this study. Qualitative analysis of the frequent use of
"natural" in the patient comments suggests the importance of maintaining a sense
of "normalcy" as well. In contrast, the surgeon comments are most frequently
about the relationship between the scar and surrounding anatomic structures,
suggesting a descriptive focus on the technicality of scar placement and
subsequent anatomic result. 

Cosmetic patients are primarily concerned about general scar appearance while
surgeons are more focused on the technical orientation of the scar. An
understanding and comparison of the language and perceptions of surgeons and
cosmetic patients regarding rhytidectomy scars is vital in creating aesthetic
results and managing patient expectations. 

What are the seminal papers in the field of rhytidectomy scar?

Anisha Kumar, MD:
Becker FF. The Preauricular Portion of the Rhytidectomy Incision. Arch
Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg. 1994; 120(2):166-71. 

Kridel RW, Liu ES. Techniques for Creating Inconspicuous Facelift Scars:
Avoiding Visible Incisions and Loss of Temporal Hair. Arch Facial Plastic
Surgery 2003; 5(4):325-33. 

Roy S, Buckingham ED. Comparison of W-Plasty and Straight-Line Trichophytic
Closure on Aesthetic Outcomes of Occipital Hairline Scars in Rhytidectomy. JAMA
Facial Plastic Surgery 2018; 20(1), 14.

Kumar AR, Lu GN, Lee E, Kontis TC. The Rhytidectomy Scar: Analysis of Patient
and Surgeon Perspectives. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2022 Jun. 

What is the significance of being a female specialist in your field?

Anisha Kumar, MD: Many of my patients are women, and their medical conditions
range from head and neck cancer to elective cosmetic enhancements. For patients
at either end of the spectrum of conditions, there is profound vulnerability in
considering procedures that impact the appearance of their faces—their
identities. Usually in the initial consult, the patient and I need to discuss
her priorities and what she is most apprehensive about in the treatment and
healing process. Therefore, as the clinician, I have a just few minutes in the
beginning of the consult to establish rapport and a sense of security for the
patient so we can have an open discussion. Numerous female patients have told me
that they feel “more comfortable” sharing their concerns and insecurities about
their facial appearance with a female specialist. Often, the patient and I will
commiserate about the societal expectations of how women should look, dress, and
remain youthful. These shared experiences allow my patients and I to build trust
and longitudinal partnerships in their medical care. 

Have you had an opportunity to stand up for gender equality, women’s rights, or
simply support other women? Please share.

Anisha Kumar, MD: I am an active member of the international non-profit
organization, the Alumnae-i Network of Harvard Women (ANHW) Inc. As part of the
Early College Awareness committee, I participate in the Her Honor Mentoring
Program in New York as a mentor to female high school seniors. I have been a
Career Journey Mentor as a panelist for the Pathful Connect program, a national
virtual learning platform to introduce middle school and high school students to
different career paths.  I am also on the ANHW New York Steering Committee,
helping to organize get-togethers and events for Harvard female alumnae in New
York.

Furthermore, I am very passionate about advocating for women, especially in
fields such as surgery where female representation is limited. During the
COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I joined Zvelle’s international initiative for women,
titled “Walk How You Want.” Through this collaboration, I along with other
female leaders shared our career trajectories—our challenges, support systems,
and role models—to encourage women to be relentless and unapologetic as they
pursue their goals. 

Why is it important for hospitals and universities to have women on staff
including in leading positions?

Anisha Kumar, MD: Female leaders are crucial for hospitals and universities. As
a large subset of students, hospital employees, physicians, professors, and
university employees are women, it is important for those individuals to be
represented in the leadership of those institutions. 

Furthermore, female providers in healthcare have different skillset and
expertise that positively impact patient care. In 2023, a multi-hospital study
analyzed long-term surgical outcomes of female and male surgeons in Canada,
California, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington DC, and Texas. The study looked at 1
million patient outcomes and found that patients treated by a female surgeon had
a statistically significant lower risk-adjusted likelihood of complications.1
While this study was not designed to study the underlying cause for the
difference and possible solutions, it is an important large database analysis
that indicates the quantifiable benefits of women as healthcare providers,
warranting leadership positions. 

1 Wallis CJD, Jerath A, Aminoltejari K, et al. Surgeon Sex and Long-Term
Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Common Surgeries. JAMA Surg.
2023; 158(11):1185–1194. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3744

Bio

Dr. Anisha R. Kumar is the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
at White Plains Hospital in Westchester, New York. She completed her
undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from
Stanford University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in the
Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and
a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Kumar has an academic background in medical
anthropology, and her research interests include the social perception of facial
plastic surgery and quality of life measures associated with facial deformities.




INTERVIEW WITH DR. ROSALIND LAI



We are also pleased to share our interview with Dr. Rosalind Lai who is
currently working on an upcoming Thieme book in neurosurgery.

Women's History Month interview with Rosalind Lai

Can you describe what major projects you are currently working on and what
impact they will have?

Rosalind Lai, MD: I am very thrilled to be working on our next installment of
Buffalo’s Video Atlas series. Be sure to stay tuned for more details!

How can women specifically contribute to progress in medical science and care?

Rosalind Lai, MD: There are many ways women contribute to the progress in
medical science! Women researchers bring diverse perspective to research and
play a pivotal role in driving advancements in the field. Women mentors and
educators inspire our next generation of neurosurgeons and
neurointerventionalists, driving diversity and inclusivity. 
My own path to neurosurgery has been profoundly influenced by the guidance and
mentorship of remarkable women in this field. Just as they have guided my
journey, I am committed to empowering the next generation of future trainees,
medical students, and residents into pursuing their interest in neurosurgery and
scientific research.

Do you think your gender affects your work? If so, how?

Rosalind Lai, MD: As a neurosurgeon, regardless of gender, we are committed to
providing the highest standard of care for every patient!


How can medical research and care contribute to lower gender inequality in our
society?

Rosalind Lai, MD: Being a woman in the field of neurosurgery and research has
certainly presented a lot of opportunities. One of my areas of research focus is
understanding why women have a higher rate of developing cerebral aneurysms. Our
lab is studying blood and tissue from patients with cerebral aneurysms to better
identify genetic markers which may affect women differently. We believe this is
due to a combination of genetic and hormonal factors, but we have yet to find
the answer. Certainly, being a woman in neurosurgery has fostered this research
interest!

Bio

Dr. Rosalind Lai is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the State
University of New York (SUNY). She completed her medical school training at
Harvard Medical School and pursued her residency training in Neurological
Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Boston Children Hospital. After
residency, Dr. Lai completed a fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery and is
currently a dual trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon at the
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery.



INTERVIEW WITH MARYAM BOUMEZRAG, PUBLISHED AUTHOR IN SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL
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