At the University of Virginia (UVA), women in Science and Medicine have recently marked a significant milestone, with over half of the UVA School of Medicine Class of 2027 being female. This remarkable achievement highlights the progress that women have made in the field of medicine at UVA over the past century.
In January 1920, the Board of Visitors granted permission for women to enter graduate programs and professional schools at UVA, admitting 17 women that year, including four who enrolled in the school of medicine. Fast forward to today, and we see that gender equity has come a long way at UVA.
Dr. Alyssa Cole Mixon and Dr. Kathryn Xixis, both excited to see the continued impact of women at the university, hope for even more progress towards gender equity and increased representation of women in leadership roles. The celebratory event on Thursday featured a historical walking tour of UVA’s Grounds that focused on women’s contributions and a panel discussion with women leaders from UVA Health. These activities served to honor the achievements of women in science and medicine at UVA and provided a platform for discussion and reflection on the progress made over the past century.
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