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I went to 4 years of college, 5 years of med school, 4 years of Gyn/Ob residency, and 3 years of FPMRS fellowship. At various times I use them all.
But, the education that informs me daily as a surgeon scientist is my bachelor of science Women’s Studies degree from @penn_state.
But, the education that informs me daily as a surgeon scientist is my bachelor of science Women’s Studies degree from @penn_state.
Don’t sleep on the social sciences. They allowed me to interpret my neuroscience classes and pursue pain research through a lens of injustice. See my patients living in systems of privilege and bias stacked against them. Center the female experience when choosing a surgery.
There is no field of study or profession that cannot be enhanced by intersectional feminist scholarship. It would be wonderful to “just be a lawyer” or “just be an athlete” but when the playing field isn’t built for you that isn’t an option.
Being able to effectively communicate and articulate inequity within traditional systems is power. It is extremely valid, and frankly, critical to have entire degrees dedicated to the study of inequity—data is the language of change.
If you’re a institution looking to change a culture, look for social science degrees on the applications of academic matriculants! Their training is valuable, I promise. 