High-school-educated Vivien Thomas spent decades as a research assistant to renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock. Yet Thomas made up for his lack of pedigree with talent.
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February 3rd marks National Women's Physician Day, honoring female physicians and recognizing their accomplishments and struggles, encouraging more women to enter the field, and celebrating past achievements such as Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the US in 1849 and recent studies show that female physicians have better patient outcomes and higher patient satisfaction scores, despite facing challenges in balancing family responsibilities and career advancement.