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Gender inequity is a societal issue and pervasive throughout health care. Female ATs represent 56% of NATA membership, are represented in all practice settings, but glaring gaps exist in the workplace. Inequities in salary, leadership positions and promotion are well documented. The NATA Compensation Task Force's Gender Equity subgroup developed this tool kit to assist every athletic trainer in staying informed about equity, inequity identification, documentation and collaboration on how to address to become empowered and create change.

Who should you approach with concerns about inequities in the workplace? Why is documentation important when having these workplace conversations? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Marje Albohm, MS, AT Ret., and Rebecca Lopez, PhD, LAT, ATC, to continue the discussion on gender equity in athletic training. Albohm is part of the gender equity subgroup within the NATA AT Compensation Task Force and Lopez is the current chair of the NATA DEIA Task Force. This conversation explores the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in this profession and provides actionable strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. Through thought-provoking discussions, real-life stories and compelling statistics, we shed light on the gender-based disparities that impact compensation, opportunities and career advancement. Our expert guests share strategies and initiatives that empower listeners to actively contribute to dismantling inequities, promoting inclusivity and driving systemic change. Tune in now to be part of the movement for change!

What can you do in your current role to help close the gender equity gap? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Marje Albohm, MS, AT Ret., and Megan Smith, MSEd, ATC, NASM-CES, to discuss gender equity in athletic training and what you can do to help close the gap. Albohm and Smith are both part of the subgroup within the NATA AT Compensation Task Force. With the NATA membership being 56% female, what is the issue? If equality has been established in the profession of athletic training, what's next? Tune in as our guests discuss the importance of equity, small ways you can help draw attention to gender disparities at your workplace and why it is important to do so.

ATs work closely with patients from all walks of life, so it's imperative to have a thorough understanding of how patient values such as gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, etc. can affect the delivery of appropriate health care.