The Lancet's Women in Medicine series

The Lancet's Women in Medicine series highlights the achievements, challenges, and ongoing disparities faced by women in the medical profession worldwide. It underscores issues like gender bias, unequal opportunities, and barriers to leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of promoting gender equity in healthcare. The series calls for systemic changes to ensure women physicians receive fair recognition, support, and advancement, ultimately improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. It serves as a critical reflection on progress made and the work remaining to create a more inclusive and balanced medical community.