A helpful road map to a future successful career through life stories
shared by a group of distinguished university women, all professors of
Pediatrics at the University of Rochester.
In this inspiring collection of life stories, distinguished women
pediatricians reflect on how following their passion for caring for
children has led to satisfying and successful careers in the vibrant,
ever-changing arena of academic medicine. While some were challenged by
a bias against women physicians, themes of optimism and confidence shine
as each tells her story.
The career paths of these women are as rich and varied as their diverse
backgrounds. Several lead federally funded research teams. One is
internationally known as a major figure in the "Back to Breastfeeding"
movement of the 1960s. Another partners with engineering faculty to
create miniature medical devices for newborns. Some are deeply involved
in community and international health issues, while others work at the
national level to determine how best to teach Pediatrics to medical
students in this era of rapid technological andsocial change.
Throughout the stories runs a strong connective thread. These doctors
discovered at the University of Rochester an environment where their
skills would blossom and where they could create satisfying lives for
themselves and their families, while working to improve healthcare for
the world's children. The strategies they used to overcome old barriers
and meet new challenges make this a useful handbook for those looking
for a career in any profession.
Nancy Wharton Bolger is a writer and editor associated with the
University of Rochester Medical Center.
