Woman Doctor

by Florence Haseltine

In a jealously guarded world where the words "woman" and "doctor" didn't seem to go together, Phyllis Donnan lived a year of harassment because of her sex, as well as the intern's normal ration of strain and overwork. It was a year crowded with heartbreak, excitement and the adventure of medicine in a big-city hospital; of tragic, touching and humorous experiences with patients, bitter clashes, warm friendships - moments of stolen passion with her male colleagues; a year of bitter lessons and of hard-won growth and confidence. Earthy, frank, fascinating, Woman Doctor is an unforgettable picture of a woman's struggle for professional standing and personal identity.

Genres: Memoir

Paperback

First published November 1, 1976

About the author

Florence Patricia Haseltine (born 1942) is a U.S. physician, biophysicist, reproductive endocrinologist, journal editor, novelist, inventor, and advocate for women's health. She overcame severe dyslexia to build a diverse career in medicine. An associate professor at Yale University, her work specializes in obstetrics and gynecology as well as women's rights and gender bias in medicine.

Reviews

[Kira Buttrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Florence Haseltine is my icon, but the book would benefit from more plot

[Judy Kupferman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was surprisingly absorbing. A very realistic and believable description of a year of internship as a woman doctor.
The book lacks an organized plot, but the people and events are interesting enough to sustain it.
It is a bit like a written version of a TV medical drama such as Gray's Anatomy, but the medical details are more convincing.