#191 – Supporting women physicians & dentists 🗓
With Dr Patti Francis
Women have become a large sector of medical and dental schools since the mid 80s. Before that time, it was tough for women to be accepted in these fields. God created us male and female and we each bring different gifts to the field of medicine.
This webinar will explore those gifts and needs of women within CMDA US. The organization saw the need to address these needs. This webinar will share that journey of how CMDA US has supported our roles as women in Christ serving together.
Dr Patti Francis
Patti Francis was born to German immigrant parents who emigrated after World War II. She became a Board Certified Pediatrician in 1979 and recently retired from private practice in pediatrics. She has been part of CMDA since becoming a medical student and has served in several leadership positions, including volunteering as a delegate from California. She was asked by David Topazian, DDS, then President of CMDA, to explore the needs of women physicians and dentists in CMDA in 1990. It was given the status of Commission several years later. She has served as the original chair and has been involved ever since.
