"Women have been traditionally underrepresented in medicine, but that has changed in recent years. A career in medicine is the perfect choice for those who like helping others, conducting research and solving problems, and want to be on the cutting-edge of science and technology. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female physicians and medical researchers, career paths in medicine, how to become a physician or medical researcher, key skills for success, methods of exploring medicine while in school, and much more"--Page [4] of cover.