Why Do Doctors Know So Little About Women?

A systematic exploration of the historical and current gaps in medical knowledge regarding women's health reveals persistent challenges in healthcare delivery and research. Decades of male-centric medical research, combined with unconscious bias in clinical settings, have led to significant knowledge deficits in understanding female physiology, disease presentation, and treatment responses. These gaps extend beyond reproductive health, affecting everything from cardiac care to pain management and medication dosing.

Today's healthcare landscape is witnessing increased recognition of these disparities, prompting critical examination of medical education, research methodologies, and clinical practices. Yet despite growing awareness, substantive changes in research priorities, clinical guidelines, and medical education are still catching up to the acknowledged need for more comprehensive understanding of women's health needs.

Join us to discuss:

1. How can medical education be reformed to better address the unique aspects of female physiology and disease presentation across all specialties?
2. What systemic changes are needed in clinical research to ensure better representation and understanding of women's health needs?
3. Which areas of women's health currently have the most significant knowledge gaps, and what initiatives are underway to address them?