This short episode will look into the history of women working and medicine, and the discrepancies there are today, and look at that in connection to medical gaslighting. By looking over multiple studies there is a general consensus that today women are still widely underrepresented in positions of leadership within the industry. Note that position of leadership is a key factor in this level of the issue because according to a study conducted only in 2021 women comprise of more than half of medical students, yet occupy only a minority of leadership roles. And this culture of work environment can inhibit a woman's career success and motivation to pursue leadership roles in the field. Factors such as wage gaps, discrepancies in professional titles and more all contribute to this issue.
