Applying to Medical School While Pregnant
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my ... Read more
KL Brown
Updated August 21, 2026 by KL Brown
Gender
Gender refers to gender identity, gender-related experiences, or gender-based issues in education, training, or practice.
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You, The Doctor’s Spouse
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The Physician Gender Bias—What Every Female Doctor Has Faced
A man and a woman step into an elevator wearing the exact same hospital scrub ... Read more
Karen Tran-Harding
Updated June 25, 2022 by Karen Tran-Harding
The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School
“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more
Guero
Updated July 21, 2022 by Guero
Challenges Remain for Female Medical Students
It might actually come as a surprise to many would-be medical students that gender is ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Chronicles of a Med Student: Having It All
One of the great things about your pre-clinical years (years 1 and 2) is that ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
Meet the Pink Elephant in the Room: Gender in Veterinary Medicine
What we don't know about the gender gap in the Veterinary field.
Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM
Updated August 21, 2026 by Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM
