Today, more women than men are entering medical school and pursuing a career in medicine. Who were some of the pioneering women physicians, and what challenges do contemporary women in medicine face?

Historically, women have faced barriers to entering the field of medicine, being relegated to roles as caregivers rather than recognized as physicians and surgeons. Before 1847, US medical schools ...

It is vital that every doctor is valued, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic. “But women training for careers in medicine continue to face challenges that must be ...