In this episode, we discuss our own experiences as women in STEM and medicine, some assumptions that have been made about us, and barriers that we have needed to overcome in our careers. We also discuss general issues that women in medicine and in STEM face, and some studies that have been published regarding these issues. We hope you enjoy!

Book Shannon mentioned: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg

Sources:

• https://msms.tiberhealth.com/2023/11/28/women-in-medicine-gains-and-challenges/

• https://www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/features/women-in-medicine-progress-and-challenges/

• https://www.amwa-doc.org/gender-bias-in-medical-education-potential-effects-on-the-training-and-confidence-of-medical-students/

• https://hbr.org/2015/03/the-5-biases-pushing-women-out-of-stem