#Women in medicine

[importantwomensbirthdays]

Maude Abbott

Dr. Maude Abbott was born in 1868 in St. Andrews East, Quebec. Dr. Abbott graduated from McGill University, but was not allowed to study medicine there because of her gender. She ultimately received her medical degree from Bishop's College in 1894. Dr. Abbott is remembered for her contributions to the field of cardiology. She wrote about roughly 1,000 heart anomalies over the course of twenty years. Dr. Abbott's 1936 Book, Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease, paved the way for modern heart surgery. She also served as curator of McGill University's medical museum, where she devised a classification system for uncatalogued medical specimens.

Dr. Maude Abbott died in 1940 at the age of 72.

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#medicine #women in medicine #doctors #science #scientists #women in stem #cardiology #canada #canadian #quebec #women's history

[nojoom]

whenever anyone pulls the "no women in STEM :(" move when you can easily see tons of women working in medicine it tells me at least one of two thing: 1. they don't consider medicine a science because it involves a humanitarian aspect (terrifying take) OR 2. they consider any field that has majority women as inherently non-scientific (an even more terrifying take)

#medicine #women in medicine #healthcare #nursing #medical care #female doctors

[khaperai]

Female medical students, Peshawar, early 80s

#medical students #women in medicine #Peshawar #pekhawar #khyber medical college #khyber pakhtunkhwa #kpk #north west frontier province #pashtun #80s #Pakistan #this is somewhere between 1979 and 1984 #own post

[medblr-of-a-sleepyhead]

The number of men under this tweet thinking this kind of behaviour is okay, is frankly alarming. Yikes.

#women in medicine #women in academia #women in stem #medicine #medblr #studyblr #college #university #academics #academia #women's rights #school #mine

[city-of-ladies]

Hersend (fl. 1249-1259) was a physician known for accompanying King Louis IX of France on the Seventh Crusade.

A skilled and trusted doctor

The document mentioning Hersend calls her magistra (the feminine form of magister, "master" or "teacher" in Latin), which could mean that she was university educated. This would be surprising since women technically couldn't attend universities at that time. 

Hersend was a valued member of the royal household. A royal act dating from August 1250 promises her a lifelong pension of twelve Parisians deniers a day. Even if it can’t be known if she was the king’s personal physician, she likely took care of him during the expedition. Since Queen Margaret of Provence gave birth in 1250, Hersend could also have acted as a midwife. 

Going back home 

Hersend survived the dangers of the crusade (which saw the king captured and ransomed). She returned to Paris at the end of 1250, married an apothecary named Jacques and continued practice her profession. They bought a house together in 1259. Hersend was likely dead by 1299 and her house was bought by lady Pétronille, apothecary to the King of France.

Further reading:

"Hersende" - Les guerriers du Moyen-Âge

Kostick Conor, The Crusades and the Near East - Cultural histories

Le Goff Jacques, Saint Louis

Whaley L., Women and the Practice of Medical Care in Early Modern Europe, 1400-1800

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[the--chaos]

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[womeninfictionandirl]

Dr. Jane Cooke Wright by The Covatar

Jane Cooke Wright (also known as "Jane Jones") (November 20, 1919 – February 19, 2013) was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. She also pioneered the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin cancer.

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[mashupofmylife]

Definitely had one of those "being a woman in medical leadership" moments yesterday where I was called out for being too direct and aggressive for writing a pretty dispassionate email where I essentially said I wasn't going to cover for mistakes that my leadership made. Cherry on top was that this feedback was from a woman, who didn't have the balls to deliver it to me directly and instead had another woman serve as the go-between, because she felt like she was called out by me.

So I spent all of therapy today just ranting about my leadership and the lack of support that I feel from them and how I can't actually trust those people or be open with them about my feelings at work. That was a swift kick to the gut yesterday.

But I'm sure if I was a man I would have been told that I was being assertive and practicing good leadership skills.

#leadership as a woman #leading while woman #so much for women building other women up #supportive leadership yeah right #kind of want to burn it all down #women in medicine #women in leadership

[lattehouse]

Calling All Women in Healthcare and Medicine.

As an aspiring writer and advocate for women's empowerment, I am embarking on an exciting blog project that aims to shed light on the incredible journeys of women in the healthcare and medicine sector. I invite all women in this field to come forward and share their stories, as your experiences deserve to be celebrated and shared with the world.

Why Share Your Story?

Your story matters. By sharing your experiences, challenges, triumphs, and insights, you have the power to inspire and empower others who may be considering a career in healthcare or medicine. Your unique perspective can provide guidance, encouragement, and a sense of camaraderie to those who may face similar obstacles or doubts. Moreover, your story can help break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and promote gender equality within the healthcare industry.

What to Share:

Your story can encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

1. Personal Motivation: What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare or medicine? Was there a specific event or person that influenced your decision?

2. Educational Journey: Share your experiences during your education and training. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Were there any mentors or role models who played a significant role in your development?

3. Professional Triumphs: Highlight your proudest moments and achievements in your career. Whether it's a groundbreaking research project, a successful surgery, or a positive impact on a patient's life, your triumphs deserve recognition.

4. Overcoming Obstacles: Discuss the challenges you encountered as a woman in the healthcare or medicine sector. Did you face any gender-related biases or discrimination? How did you navigate these obstacles and emerge stronger?

5. Work-Life Balance: Share your insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a demanding profession. How do you manage your personal life while excelling in your career?

How to Participate:

If you are a woman working and/or studying in the healthcare or medicine sector, I invite you to share your story for this project. You can contribute by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Women in Healthcare Blog Project." Please include a brief introduction about yourself, your profession, and then, most importantly, your story.

Please indicate clearly if you would like your story to be anonymous

By sharing your story, you can inspire and empower others, while also promoting gender equality within the industry. Your experiences matter, and your voice deserves to be heard. Together, let's celebrate the achievements of women in healthcare and medicine and pave the way for future generations of aspiring professionals.

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[decodarling]

Justine Johnstone (1895-1982) American silent film star who later became a pathologist. She was part of the medical team that invented the modern day intravenous drip (IV).

#1920s #vintage fashion #1920s fashion #art deco #flapper #women in medicine #silent film stars

[radmista]

Guess who passed the NAVLE!?

Me, I did, I passed my veterinary licensing exam! Once I finish my clinical rotations I am officially a licensed DVM!

#women in medicine #I've wanted this since I was 7 #its been 20 years and I've finally achieved what that little kindergartener always wanted to be #we did it

[kael-writ]

so TW for female reproductive medical trauma if youve also experienced it but if youre a cis man I truly dont want you to pass by without listening to this.

If I was bleeding constantly in any other way - almost every day, for 4 months, sometimes so heavily to where I was in the ER and needed a blood transfusion, I need iron, etc - even with medication that barely reduces it, stops it for four days days maybe... if I was bleeding from my nose, or my gut, or internally, or anally, or in any other way like this, I think I would have gotten surgery right away. I think I wouldnt have even waited as long in the ER waiting room.

Just because menstruation is normal doesn't mean that a uterine fibroid causing bleeding that is NOT menstruation is normal or ok. This is not ok. I am not ok. And women who work in gynecology KNOW it is not ok and have said so and are angry and fighting for me. And all of them have a cis man as head of the department and are understaffed and exhausted and backed up with not even a first clinic visit opening for MONTHS, and are not being taken seriously in the OR.

THIS. IS. NOT. OK.

This is institutionalized sexism that puts our bodies and mental health and finances in danger. It's not ok. It needs to change, like so many things need to change.

And this is also why I am pro-choice, not to derail onto a controversial separate issue but when you stigmitize and illegalize abortion "exceptions for the life of the mother" is going to result in dead pregnant people, period the end. Because doctors will fail them. They won't take it seriously. And this HAS happened, such as to an Irish woman named Savita Hallappanavar.

I am sure there are even more examples besides fibroids and pregnancy, I wouldnt be surprised if uterine cancer patients have these issues and IUDs and god knows what else, and Ive already heard horror stories.

Im so tired, and so depressed, and overwhelmed, and Im angry.

#feminism #uterine fibroid #uterine fibroids #pro choice #menstruation #medical trauma #women in medicine #gynecology #female reproductive health

[importantwomensbirthdays]

Kazue Togasaki

Dr. Kazue Togasaki was born in 1897 in San Francisco, California. Dr. Togasaki received her medical degree in Philadelphia in 1933, and returned to San Francisco, where she opened her own practice. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Dr. Togasaki was one of more than 100,000 Japanese Americans sent to internment camps. She was placed in an "assembly center", an interim holding facility with poor conditions. At the Tanforan Assembly Center, Dr. Togasaki set up the medical facilities and led other healthcare professionals. In her first month, she delivered more than 50 babies. She provided care at every facility she was sent to thereafter. Dr. Togasaki continued to serve her community for 40 years after she was released. Over the course of her career, she delivered more than 10,000 babies.

Dr. Kazue Togasaki died in 1992 at the age of 95.

#medicine #women in medicine #asian-american #japanese american #doctors #history #women's history

[coochiequeens]

#women in medicine #Choose a woman doctor whenever possible

[hauntedbythenarrative]

Hildegard von Bingen depicted in Rupertsberger Riesenkodex, Liber Scivias (1151)

#medieval art #hildegard von bingen #rupertsberger riesenkodex #liber scivias #women in medicine #middle ages #herboristerie

[haggishlyhagging]

Given the tensions and moral compromise associated with male medical care, the mid-nineteenth-century movement of women into medical training took on the aspects of a crusade—for female health, for morality, for decency.

It was this sense of being involved in a moral crusade which accounts for the determination of our early female doctors. For example, Elizabeth Blackwell applied to over sixteen schools before she found one which would accept her, but, as she said, "The idea of winning a doctor's degree gradually assumed the aspect of a great moral struggle, and the moral fight possessed attraction for me. " In the same year that Blackwell gained admission, Harriet Hunt was admitted to Harvard Medical College only to have the decision reversed because the students threatened to riot if she came. (Harvard had admitted three black male students the year before and that, according to the white male majority, was enough!) Undaunted, Hunt went to seek a medical education at an "irregular" school. Through the efforts of women like Blackwell, Hunt, Marie Zakrzewska, Lucy Sewall, Sarah Adamson, Ann Preston, Helen Morton, and Mary Putnam Jacobi—to mention only a few—there were, by 1900, approximately five thousand trained women doctors in the land, fifteen hundred female medical students and seven medical schools exclusively for women.

Male doctors recognized that women in the profession posed a threat which was far out of proportion to their numbers. The woman patient who considered herself socially superior to female lay healers, yet was repelled by male medicine, would naturally welcome a woman professional. Faced with this threat to their practice, the male doctors responded with every argument they could think of: How could a lady who was too refined for male medical care travel at night to a medical emergency? Operate when indisposed (e.g., menstruating)? If women were too modest for mixed-sex medical care, how could they expect to survive the realities of medical training—the vulgar revelations of anatomy class, the shocking truths about human reproduction, and so on?*

*Nor is this perception of the incompatibility of women and medicine dead among American gynecologists today. One who was recently interviewed in the January 1977 Ms. magazine explained, "You have to be kind of crazy to go into the field, because it's a difficult, physically demanding residency. I had to be extremely obsessive-compulsive to get through it. This kind of behavior doesn't look good on a woman. And I'm so attuned to ob/gyn as a male speciality that I find it hard to accept women in it. I just don't see them as very feminine. I only know a couple of them who are feminine and good doctors too."

-Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English, For Her Own Good: 150 Years of the Experts’ Advice to Women

#barbara ehrenreich #Deirdre English #womens history #history of medicine #women in medicine #male entitlement