Bias in medicine is often invisible and made real only when you hear the stories from those who live it every day. Together, theAmerican Medical Women’s Association and Medical Women’s International Association offer the opportunity to promote the documentary film, 1001 Cuts, as a way to draw attention to equity in healthcare.

This documentary sheds light on the challenging culture that persists for women physicians in the world of surgery. Through candid interviews, 1001 Cuts amplifies the voices of women surgeons from diverse specialties and backgrounds. It not only exposes the pervasive inequities in surgical practice but also presents solutions—offering hope and inspiration to the next generation of women in medicine.

“1001cuts is a call to action to build workplace cultures within medicine where talent, hard-work, and leadership are recognized, says Dr. Sarah Temkin, who created and produced the film. The film is also an educational tool aimed at improving the culture for women in medicine and in other sectors.

With women physicians consistently demonstrating strong outcomes in communication, preventive care, surgical results, and even patient survival rates, the stakes are clear. By building infrastructure that supports women in medicine, the health of entire communities stands to benefit.