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Letter to a Young Female Physician: Thoughts on Life and Work
Letter to a Young Female Physician: Thoughts on Life and Work
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Dr Suzanne Koven's essay, "Letter to a Young Female Physician," published in 2017, has become a widely read reflection on her career in medicine, addressing sexism, pay inequity, and harassment. She shares personal stories of pregnancy, illness, and the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfect selves.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Dr. Suzanne Koven's essay, published in 2017, delves into the challenges faced by women doctors, including her own personal struggle with "imposter syndrome." This long-held secret belief that she was not clever enough or good enough to be a "real" doctor has resonated with readers worldwide, with over 300,000 accesses. The essay has evolved into a reflection on her career in medicine, where women continue to encounter sexism, pay inequity, and harassment. Koven shares captivating stories about her pregnancy during a challenging residency in the AIDS era, the illnesses of her son and parents, where her roles as a doctor, mother, and daughter converged, and the twilight of her career during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her poignant and relatable narrative, Koven encourages readers to embrace their own imperfect selves and recognize the resilience and strength that comes from overcoming adversity. Letter to a Young Female Physician serves as an indelible eyewitness account from a doctor, mother, wife, daughter, teacher, and writer, offering valuable insights and inspiration to those embarking on their medical journeys.
Weight: 254g
Dimension: 140 x 209 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324021902
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