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February 3

National Women Physicians Day

Celebrate National Women Physicians Day and honor the amazing women who have dedicated their lives to helping others - show your support!

Yearly Date
February 3
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3 by recognizing and honoring the amazing women who have dedicated their lives to healing and helping others! This day was created in 2003 to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of female physicians all over the world. It is a great opportunity to remind people that there are many strong women out there doing incredible things every single day in healthcare fields.

National Women Physicians Day Timeline

1849
First Female Physician
Elizabeth Blackwell received her medical degree, becoming the first woman licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
1864
First Woman AMA Member
Mary C. Harris was admitted to the American Medical Association as the first female member.
1868
First U.S. Medical School for Women
The Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, the first medical school for women in the U.S., was established.
1952
First African-American Woman Physician in AMA
Edith Irby Jones became the first African-American woman to be admitted to the American Medical Association.
2016
Establishment of National Women Physicians Day
National Women Physicians Day was established to honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849.
2017
First Official Recognition
The day was first officially celebrated, highlighting achievements and contributions of female physicians all over the U.S.

How to Celebrate National Women Physicians Day

1

Attend a conference.

Attend a local or online conference dedicated to women physicians. Listen, learn and engage with other female physicians who are working to make a difference in the medical world.

2

Celebrate in your community.

Organize a celebration in your local community by hosting an event such as a panel discussion, open house at the hospital, or even a street festival. Invite female physicians to talk about their experiences and have fun.

3

Volunteer.

Find a volunteer opportunity to help women physicians in need, such as providing free medical care to underprivileged communities or helping underserved women access healthcare services.

4

Write an article.

Write an article on the importance of female physicians and share it with your network. You can also submit it to newspapers and magazines that might be interested in learning more about the issue.

5

Donate to organizations supporting women physicians.

Find organizations that support women physicians and donate money or supplies to help them continue their important work in healthcare. Your donation will go directly towards helping these organizations provide resources and tools for female doctors around the world.

Why We Love National Women Physicians Day

A

Women physicians help remove barriers and disparities in healthcare access

Women have traditionally faced systemic issues in the medical profession — leading to inequitable access to services, such as specialized care or treatments. Women physicians break down these barriers, making healthcare available to all.

B

Women Physicians are advocates for their patients

Women physicians understand the unique needs of their female patients and strive to provide quality care tailored to individual needs. They build relationships with their patients, focusing on disease prevention and health promotion.

C

Women Physicians are role models for other women in the field

Women doctors serve as role models for generations of students coming up through the medical profession, inspiring them to reach higher and continue making history in medicine. Seeing more women succeed in the field brings us one step closer to true gender parity in the health sciences.

National Women Physicians Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Feb 2
Thursday
2024
Feb 2
Friday
2025
Feb 2
Sunday
2026
Feb 2
Monday
2027
Feb 2
Tuesday