EP 49: Workplace Hostility, Responsibility & Solutions with Dr Garima Sharma
b'The American College of Cardiology surveyed cardiologists across the globe to have a more detailed understanding on the impact of hostility, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace. Of almost 6000 cardiologists who took part in the survey 44% reported hostile work environment. \\n\\nDr Ankur Kalra\\u2019s guest this week is Dr Garima Sharma, Director of CardioObstetrics and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University as well as an investigator of the \\u201cGlobal Prevalence and Impact of Hostility, Discrimination, and Harassment in the Cardiology Workplace\\u201d.\\n\\nAccording to Dr Sharma, the culture of a place is defined by what is tolerated. In this introspective and solution-seeking interview Garima explains how can microaggressions be identified and how does institutional culture normalise hostility by numbing the victims and making allowances for the perpetrators. In light of the data, they talk about the burden on early career cardiologists, and examine the role of institutions, senior faculty, and bystanders. Garima summarises the potential solutions and calls for making cardiology a viable option for all. \\n\\nWhat is Dr Sharma\\u2019s take-home message from the ACC survey on hostile work environment? What could be the root causes of hostile behaviour? What are some of the solutions for work equity?\\n\\nQuestions and comments can be sent to \\u201cpodcast@radcliffe-group.com\\u201d and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest @GarimaVSharmaMD, hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.\\n\\nBrought to you by Edwards: www.edwardstavr.com'