Recognizing the Achievements of Women in Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine

Few Women Administrative Leaders in Academic Medicine:
At U.S. medical schools, only 15% of permanent department chairs and 16% of deans are women, according to Association of American Medical Colleges survey.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

National Medal of Science
13.9% women
Nobel Prize in Medicine
11.5% women
ACS Priestley Medal
6.1% women
Fields Medal
3.1% women First Woman 2014

In The News
Three Doctors Discuss Gender Inequalities In Medical Industry In New Book
A book detailing hardships in the medical industry from the perspective of three women who faced gender-related obstacles in their paths to becoming successful doctors has been published by Syracuse University. Said one of the authors, Dr. Sharon Brangman: “I hope young women are encouraged by the story because despite some of the challenges, it's a gratifying career. There are still structural changes that need to be made, but this book allows us to discuss them."» Link to the original article

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

National Medal of Science

Nobel Prize in Medicine

ACS Priestley Medal

Fields Medal

Three Doctors Discuss Gender Inequalities In Medical Industry In New Book