In today’s episode we explore the landscape of medicine between 1945 and 1970 and the female trailblazers that paved the way for women in medicine in the modern era. We begin by introducing Dr. Bette Stevenson; the first female president of both the OMA and CMA and follow her impressive medical and political career. We also explore the concept of the feminine mystique, first introduced by Barbara Freidan in the late 1960s. We hear about the beginnings of females in research and the strides made in the field of cancer therapeutics by Dr. Vera Peters. Finally, we speak to Dr. Bernice Wylie, former FMWC president from 1964-1965 about her experiences training and practicing in the time of the feminine mystique.

Podcast Voices: Dr. Beverly Johnson, Dr. Suja Sri Satgunarajah and Alexandra McCartney