More than a third of all physicians in the U.S. are women. Additionally, there are more women than men in medical schools, according to 2019 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
It is important to note that women physicians have faced distinct challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination of professional workload and family caregiving has increased stress and burnout. Unfortunately, a significant proportion of female physicians are considering working only part-time. Thus, organizations must celebrate women in medicine to advance equity for female physicians and their patients.