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Many, if not all, countries have had female physicians since time immemorial; however, modern systems of qualification have often commenced as male only, whether de facto or de jure. This lists the first women physicians in modern countries. The dates given in parentheses below are the dates the women graduated from medical school.
The presence of women in medicine, particularly in the practicing fields of surgery and as physicians, has been traced to the earliest of history.Women have historically had lower participation levels in medical fields compared to men with occupancy rates varying by race, socioeconomic status, and geography.
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Story at a glance More women than ever are studying and practicing medicine across the United States — but a considerable majority of the country’s working doctors are still men. In recent ...
The Medical Women's International Association is a non-governmental organization founded in 1919 with the purpose of representing female physicians worldwide. Esther Lovejoy was its first president. [ 1 ]
“In our opinion, female physicians may be better than male physicians at making rapport with female patients and effective communication with patients, leading to more likely agreement about ...
First women physicians (13 P) G. Women geriatricians (25 P) Women gynaecologists (1 C, 97 P) H. Women hematologists (40 P) Women hepatologists (9 P) I. Women ...
Josephine Barnes (1912–1999), obstetrician and gynaecologist, first female president of the British Medical Association.; Emily Blackwell (1826–1910), third woman to earn a medical degree in the United States (born Bristol).