The feminisation of medical schools in South Africa

Women are now in a clear majority at undergraduate level at most medical schools in South Africa. This has certain implications for the profession which are not obvious, write MIGNONNE BREIER and ANGELIQUE WILDSCHUT.

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Journal
Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2025-12-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/30815702
Primary Topic
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
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The feminisation of medical schools in South Africa

Human Science Research Council SA
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
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The feminisation of medical schools in South Africa

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Abstract

Women are now in a clear majority at undergraduate level at most medical schools in South Africa. This has certain implications for the profession which are not obvious, write MIGNONNE BREIER and ANGELIQUE WILDSCHUT.

Human Science Research Council SA
Quality Education, Gender equality
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Sex and Gender in Healthcare
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