FactoidOnly One Woman has Received Medal of Honor
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker—the U.S. Army’s first female surgeon—also holds the distinction of being the only woman to receive the country’s highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for her service during the Civil War. Since then, more than 3,500 men have been awarded the honor.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Diversity In Medical Schools Increased In 2022
The 2022-2023 academic year saw gains in the number of Black, Hispanic, and female students attending medical schools, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.» Link to the original article
