Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Physicians are inspired to pursue careers in medicine for various reasons — some by early exposure to healthcare, others by a love of learning.
In honor of National Women Physicians Day, Becker’s spoke with Anumeha Singh, MD, chief of emergency medicine at Hartford (Conn.) Hospital, and Serpil Erzurum, MD, executive vice president and chief research and academic officer at Cleveland Clinic.
National Women Physicians Day, observed annually on Feb. 3, marks the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, the first American woman to earn a medical degree. According to the American Medical Association, the day honors the pioneering achievements and ongoing contributions of female physicians.
Dr. Singh and Dr. Erzurum connected with Becker’s to discuss their journeys into medicine, how being...