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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!

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February 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFebruary 3

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYCareers

SUBCATEGORYHealthcare

INTRO

Introduction

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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.

TIMELINE

National Women Physicians Day Timeline

First Female Physician

Elizabeth Blackwell received her medical degree, becoming the first woman licensed to practice medicine in the United States.

First Woman AMA Member

Mary C. Harris was admitted to the American Medical Association as the first female member.

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.

First African-American Woman Physician in AMA

Edith Irby Jones became the first African-American woman to be admitted to the American Medical Association.

Establishment of National Women Physicians Day

National Women Physicians Day was established to honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849.

First Official Recognition

The day was first officially celebrated, highlighting achievements and contributions of female physicians all over the U.S.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Women Physicians Day

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.

CELEBRATE

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.

VOLUNTEER.

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.

WRITE

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.

DONATE

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 THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Women Physicians Day

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.

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.

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.

Related holidays

National Physicians Week

An appreciation day during the last week of March recognizing physicians’ commitment to healthcare and their contributions to society.

Doctors’ Day

An appreciation day on March 30 honoring physicians for their dedication, contributions to medical science, compassion in caring for the sick, and commitment to alleviating suffering.

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