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Negotiate to Freedom

This podcast was created by Dr. Janeeka Benoit, better known as Dr. J, The Negotiation Coach for Professional Women of Color. Being a professional woman of color in the upper echelons of the professional world has its struggles. We often have to work harder, but somehow get paid less. The purpose of this podcast is to help professional women of color use their voice to audaciously negotiate for what they want so it can lead them to freedom. Follow Dr. J at https://www.instagram.com/medfitdo/

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Season 2, Episode 59: Understanding the gender pay gap in medicine

September 29, 2023 • Dr. Janeeka Benoit

According to a study in JAMA published in March of 2023 entitled Marriage, Children, and Sex Based Differences in Physician Hours and Income, it found that women physicians who are married with children get paid significantly less over the course of their careers compared to male physicians with children. In this episode, I share ways we can contribute our efforts to closing this pay gap.

Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2802875

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