February 3 is observed in the U.S. as National Women Physicians Day to celebrate women doctors and their contributions to medicine. This date honors Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who became the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree in 1849. She broke barriers in a field that was almost entirely male-dominated at the time. The day draws attention to the important work women physicians do, not only in treating patients but also in medical research, education, and advancing healthcare practices. Observing this day also promotes gender equality in medicine, encouraging more women to pursue careers in healthcare and recognizing the challenges they overcome.
