Arghavan Salles | |
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 Salles in 2020 | |
| Born | February 23, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California Stanford University School of Medicine Washington University School of Medicine Stanford Graduate School of Education |
| Known for | Advocacy for gender equity and well-being in surgery residency |
| Awards | 2020 ABIM Top Research Article Award on Medical Professionalism, 2019 Exceptional Mentor Award, American Medical Women's Association, 2018 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bariatric surgery, Diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine |
| Institutions | Stanford University School of Medicine |
Arghavan Salles (Persian: ارغوان ثالث; born February 23, 1980) is an Iranian American[1] bariatric surgeon. Salles is a Director of the American Medical Women's Association, a Special Advisor for DEI Programs in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a Senior Research Scholar at the Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Salles' research focuses on gender equity, well-being, and the challenges women face in the workplace.[2] Salles works as an advocate for equity and inclusion and as an activist against sexual harassment. Salles is an international speaker who worked on the front lines and supported health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic through social media.
- ^ Getahun-Hawkins, Helena (November 17, 2022). "Stanford's Iranian community grapples with ongoing violence, protests in Iran". Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD". American Medical Women's Association. Retrieved September 28, 2023.