Dara Kass

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Dara Kass

Dara Kass (/ˈdɑːrə ˈkæs/) is a prominent figure in the field of Emergency Medicine and a strong advocate for Gender Equality in healthcare.

Etymology

The name Dara is of Hebrew origin and means "compassion" or "wisdom". Kass is a surname of multiple origins. It can be of German origin where it means "box", or of Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin where it is an acronym of a Hebrew phrase "Kohen Shemuel" meaning "Samuel the priest".

Career

Dara Kass started her career in the medical field after completing her education from the George Washington University School of Medicine. She is a practicing emergency medicine physician and an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center.

Kass is also the founder of FemInEM, an organization dedicated to the advancement of Gender Equality in emergency medicine. The organization provides resources and support for women in the field of emergency medicine.

Related Terms

  • Emergency Medicine: The medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated and unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
  • Gender Equality: The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making.
  • George Washington University School of Medicine: The medical school of George Washington University, located in Washington, D.C., US.
  • Columbia University Medical Center: The medical and graduate education campus of Columbia University located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

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