One of the highlights at Digestive Disease Week 2017 was the strong and intentional support and advocacy for women in gastroenterology. As a fellow at the cusp of beginning my career in the field, it was particularly encouraging to witness an open and honest discussion of the challenges for female gastroenterologists.
From a professional perspective, the ergonomics of scoping present a unique challenge. Learning to perform endoscopies is simultaneously the most exciting and frustrating aspect