National Women Physicians Day
On February 3rd, we commemorate National Women Physicians Day, honoring the path that female doctors have paved since 1849.
This day marks Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell's birthday, the first woman to obtain a medical degree in the United States in 1849. Dr. Blackwell was the pioneer of a movement that helped women obtain and equality in the field of medicine.
Elizabeth Blackwell's courage and the achievements of female physicians around the world are lauded. At the same time, the day is trying to bring changes to the workplace for the increasing number of women physicians entering the field of medicine.
Although the number of female doctors has gradually increased in the last two decades, 2016 estimates show that 35% of physicians are women. According to a JAMA Internal Medicine report last year, female doctors make on average 8% less than their male counterparts. That disparity, along with nearly a third of female physicians reporting sexual assault in the workplace and a vast majority of women physicians reporting gender discrimination in the workplace, is discouraging. There is obviously more work to be done.
The strides made by generations of women physicians are acknowledged on National Women Physicians Day. The observance also acknowledges that we must strike a balance between women's professional growth and supporting a family. Join National Women Physicians Day in honoring these achievements and assisting women physicians as colleagues, acquaintances, family, and doctors.
How to celebrate #nationalwomenphysiciansday
We're asking not only the medical community, but also the wider community of patients, families, and the general public to celebrate National Women Physicians Day in hospitals and clinics, medical schools, and on social media on February 3rd. Medicine is at a new peak. We're connected virtually and building a collective voice that can be used to make positive changes for physicians and patients alike. To post on social media, use #IAMBLACKWELL, #WomensDocsInspire, and #NWPD.
The national women physicians day celebrations in the United States have lasted for more than a century
Physician Moms Group and Medelita established February 3rd as National Women Physicians Day in an attempt to raise concerns of the importance of a physician-led healthcare team and female physicians' roles in medicine, as well as female physicians' roles in medicine. On February 3, 2016, Physician Moms Group successfully celebrated the first National Women Physicians Day.
The physician moms group in the United States is a physician moms group
Physician Moms Group (PMG) was established in November 2014 by Dr. Hala Sabry to bring together female physicians, who are also parents, to collaborate and support each other while also sharing their medical knowledge in a public forum. The PMG's aim is to provide resources, a platform to network, and a way to share information with like-minded individuals. Over 65,000 women physicians from all specialties around the world are represented in the PMG network. www.mypmg.org and follow them on Twitter @PhysicianMomsGp for more details.
Women physicians FAQ
Q. Who are some other well-known women physicians from history?
A. There are several famous women doctors we could discuss here, but we'll start with: There are several well-known women physicians we should discuss here, but we'll start with:
Rebecca Lee Crumpler (February 8, 1831 – March 9, 1895) – She became the first African-American woman to become a medical doctor in the United States.
Walker, Mary Edwards Walker (November 26, 1832 – February 21, 1919) – Walker was the first female U.S. Army surgeon during the American Civil War. She will earn the Medal of Honor, becoming the first woman to be honoured with the award.
(August 7, 1974) – Anyone who has given birth in the last 70 years is likely familiar with the Apgar Score. Within a minute of birth, Virginia Apgar developed the report to determine the wellbeing of newborn children.
