Building equitable career pathways in healthcare

While women form the backbone of the healthcare workforce, they are underrepresented in higher, better-paid positions. Work-life tradeoffs and competing priorities present barriers to employment, retention, and promotions, particularly for women facing economic and social challenges. Supportive and equitable workplace practices and programming help everyone, especially women, overcome these barriers. Boston Medical Center (BMC) will advance its innovative workplace initiatives for patients, staff, and community members to deliver measurable benefits and influence long-term systemic change.