Women's History Month

Beverly Mitchell, MD, the second and first female director of the Stanford Cancer Institute, was honored for her leadership and mentorship.

As women, we have a greater risk of developing dementia during our lifetimes than men. One obvious reason—we live longer. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. There is so much in our control to help stave off cognitive decline. Join brain health...

The Medical History Center in Lane Library has mounted a new exhibit about Dr. Mary Bennett Ritter, Class of 1886 and one of the first women to graduate from Cooper Medical College (the school that later became Stanford Medicine). The physical...

Join us for a transformative 1-day conference designed to explore and address the unique challenges women face in medicine. Open to all, this event provides actionable strategies for career advancement, leadership development, and advocacy in...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health features some of the outstanding women who make such a difference for patients and the community and shares stories of women in medicine caring for other women and children.

Many women experience extreme mood fluctuations as they approach menopause. Stanford Medicine’s Karen Adams says knowledge and access are key to aiding this normal condition.

Adelaide Brown (1868-1939) received her MD degree from the school that later became Stanford Medicine. A public health advocate for California women, she had a lasting impact at Stanford and throughout the state. Her personal papers are available in...

​The Women's Community Center exists to facilitate growth and engagement for Stanford students around issues of gender, equity, identity, and justice. We do this by building community and providing innovative opportunities to explore scholarship,...

Alice S. Whittemore talks about her education in mathematics and her eventual career switch to epidemiology. She discusses her career milestones at Stanford and her accomplishments in research, as well as what it was like for her to pursue a...