Feature...Macs in Medicine
Macs in Medicine The Journey from White Gowns to White Coats
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Women in medicine and science often face unique challenges. The path to accomplishing and advancing their career may involve balancing personal and professional obligations while dispelling long held cultural norms. It’s hard to believe that there was a time when women were simply discouraged from entering the medical field! Many specialties were simply seen as unfit for women because of demanding hours that could infringe upon traditional familial expectations. The world of medicine has evolved and is a very different place than decades ago. Today, nearly half of medical and biological sciences doctoral students in the U.S. are female, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Fifty years ago, the percentage of M.D. graduates who were women hovered around just 10 percent. Each year, women are achieving new milestones of representation in the medical field, strengthening the pipeline of female physicians. We are proud to feature just a few of the many stories of McAuley women who have found fulfillment and success through their work as physicians. They are driven and determined and their accomplishments prove that it is impossible to stop a Mac on a mission. How reminiscent of Catherine McAuley! Leadership, drive, education -- finding their niche and using it to make a difference -- is what distinguishes these McAuley women, whether it’s sharing their skills and expertise, or taking a seat at the table with key decision-makers. Their stories speak to the essence of a McAuley education and what makes our school and the community of women who call it their own so distinctive.
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