The “Women in Ophthalmology” working group was founded in March 2024 with the aim of promoting female opthalmologists, analyzing the causes of the structural disadvantage faced by women and developing concrete solutions to eliminate it. By increasing visibility, equal opportunities are to be achieved, particularly in science, in leadership positions and in operational activities. The working group sees concrete tasks in the implementation of funding programs, the scientific analysis of the current status of the gender gap within the structures of ophthalmology and the development of solutions, for example for a better compatibility of work and family. The working group meets twice a year as part of the AAD and the DOG. There are also two online meetings per year.
Spokespersons for the DOG working group on women in ophthalmology
| Prof. Dr. Anja Liekfeld Potsdam Ophthalmology Clinic |
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| Prof. Dr. Elisabeth M. Messmer Munich University Eye Clinic |
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Other members
PD Dr. Viktoria Brücher (Münster)
Prof. Dr. Claus Cursiefen (Cologne)
Prof. Dr. Frank Holz (Bonn)
PD Dr. Anna-Karina Maier-Wenzel (Berlin)
Prof. Dr. Verena Prokosch (Cologne)
Dr. Nicola Vandemeulebroecke (Düsseldorf)
Birgit Mele (Munich)
Dr. Philip Gass (Munich)
Publications
The April 2024 issue of Augenspiegel reported on the founding of the new working group. Here you can find the article in PDF format.