On February 3rd, we celebrated National Women Physicians Day. This day was chosen to honor the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell – the first woman to obtain a medical degree in the United States. February is also Black History Month. As young children, we learn so...
In this episode Dr. Amber Robins discusses an opinion piece published on our blog called “Women Docs, Stop Glamorizing the Lifestyle” with the writer. They have a candid discussion about the messages being sent to young women and girls out there who are...
Every February, we raise awareness for heart disease in celebration of American Heart Month. Although our attention this year is focused on COVID-19, we must not forget the effect that heart disease has on the lives of so many Americans. According to the CDC, a...
CC: Female physician wearing scrubs, #wearfigs History of Presenting Illness (HPI): Figs is a scrubs company owned by females The company released an ad for their scrubs x 1 day The ad portrayed a female physician as (in no particular order):...
As I write this in mid-January 2021, I wonder which is more in demand right now? A COVID-19 vaccine or a Clubhouse invitation? Both are hard to get, and only a few folks qualify. The COVID-19 vaccine, many believe, is crucial to stop the pandemic and...
