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

Authors

Marah N. Kays, Kansas City University
Deborah D. Rupert, Stony Brook University
Olivia Negris, Rush Medical College
Beatrix Thompson, Harvard University
Marla L. Clayman, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research
Lisa Mordell, Loyola University Chicago
Tricia Pendergrast, Northwestern University
Eve Bloomgarden, NorthShore University Health System
Rakhee K. Bhayani, Washington University
Shikha Jain, University of Illinois at Chicago

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Title

Journal of Medical Internet Research

Abstract

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

DOI

10.2196/47800

Publication Date

5-6-2023

Keywords

social media, medical education, gender equity, women, empowerment, pyramidal hierarchy, residency, medical training, health care, women empowerment

ISSN

1438-8871

Recommended Citation

Kays MN, Rupert DD, Negris O, Thompson B, Clayman ML, Mordell L, Pendergrast T, Bloomgarden E, Bhayani RK, Jain S. Flattening Hierarchical Structures to Empower Women Trainee Leaders on Social Media Teams. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2023; 25. doi: 10.2196/47800.