RHVP 2024 : Academic Plenary
Inclusivity in Leadership: Addressing Gender Gaps in Health Professions
Date & Day: 12 November 2024, Tuesday
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Mei Ling Young Auditorium 1 (4.06.01), Level 4, Bukit Jalil Campus (Face to Face)
Zoom (Hybrid)
Speaker:
1. Professor Dame Jane Dacre
Emeritus Professor of Medical Education, UCL
President, Medical Protection Society; Chair, UK Health Honours Committee; Specialist Advisor to Parliament.
Dame Jane Dacre is a distinguished leader in medicine, renowned for her contributions to medical education, healthcare leadership, and gender equality. She has led significant initiatives such as the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine review and the Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership. Dame Jane is also the host of the "Medical Women Talking" podcast and an esteemed speaker on topics related to healthcare and inclusivity.
Highlighted Achievements:
DBE Queen’s Birthday Honours (2018)
Chair of the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine Review Implementation Advisory Board
Lead, Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership (2023)
Synopsis:
This academic plenary will explore the significant gender gaps in leadership within health professions. The session will provide an overview of current disparities, analyzing recent trends and the systemic, cultural, and personal barriers that hinder advancement in healthcare leadership. Discussions will highlight the real-world impact of these gaps on healthcare outcomes and organizational effectiveness, supported by personal stories and statistical insights. The audience will gain practical strategies to promote gender equality, including best practices and policies, the importance of mentorship and professional networks, and successful case studies of initiatives that have reduced gender disparities
Thank you.