They are different from traditional medical doctors in that they are trained to take a holistic approach to patient care. Many people slammed Figs on social media Tuesday, accusing the company of exhibiting gender bias in the ad.
What did FIGS DO that was offensive?
A now-deleted video, seen above, shared by scrubs company FIGS offended women in medicine and doctors of osteopathic medicine who said it misrepresented women health care professionals and DOs alike.
Why are nurses boycotting FIGS?
Hundreds of doctors, nurses and medical students took to social media Tuesday to express their outrage at the company, founded by two women — Heather Hasson and Trina Spear — for promoting what many pointed out is a negative stereotype of female doctors and medical professionals.
Why is it called FIGS?
So I found an interview with the founders and discovered that the company is called Figs because that is Co-CEO Heather Hasson's favorite fruit.Sep 4, 2021
Do FIGS shrink or stretch out?
The BEST, most flattering, most comfortable scrub pants I've ever worn. The fabric is the perfect thickness, soft, doesn't stretch out, doesn't shrink, doesn't fade , doesn't wrinkle.
Why are people mad at Wear FIGS?
Figs, a medical apparel company known for stylish scrubs, apologized Tuesday for a video advertisement on its website that targeted doctors of osteopathic medicine. Many people slammed Figs on social media Tuesday, accusing the company of exhibiting gender bias in the ad.
What was the offensive FIGS ad?
When FIGS, a designer scrubs and medical apparel company, released an advertising campaign featuring a female physician in pink scrubs wearing a nametag that said “DO” and reading a “Medical Terminology for Dummies” book upside down, the AOA took immediate action.