Taylor Swift mentioned eldest daughters, sparking a realization about women physicians.
Could it be that a staggering 85 to 90% of women doctors are eldest daughters?
There's a unique pattern where eldest daughters are often over-responsible and over-performing from a young age.
This upbringing seems to funnel many into the medical field, where caregiving skills are highly valued.
Medicine may be uniquely set up to capitalize on these traits, creating a distinct pathway for eldest daughters.
Is your experience in medicine shaped by your role as an eldest daughter? Share your thoughts below!
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "The burden of the eldest daughter."
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