Dec 31, 2019

Is there gender bias in the field of heart surgery?

Dr. Amber Edwards at work. Blake Farmer

A look back at what shook markets in 2019. Gen-Zers are turning to resale apps to get rid of unwanted gifts. What accounts for the shortage of female heart surgeons?

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Gen Z turns to resale to offload unwanted gifts

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Dec 31, 2019

Second-hand marketplaces like Depop, Mercari and Poshmark have gained popularity with young consumers.

Selling unwanted gifts is a popular move for Gen Z.

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The majority of medical students are women, but male heart surgeons still vastly outnumber female

by Blake Farmer

Dec 31, 2019

Ninety-four percent of practicing thoracic surgeons are men — and that’s an improvement on recent years.

Blake Farmer

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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