# @upmchealthbeat on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CZh_mYDrBrs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20935586-upmchealthbeat-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-02-03T22:01:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UPMC (@upmchealthbeat) — https://gondola.cc/upmchealthbeat

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"Women in the medical profession bring a unique perspective to their clinical, educational, and administrative roles that is frequently missing in our traditionally male-dominated field. We also are often asked to assume many roles and wear many hats — including those outside of work. Being a doctor and a mother simply adds another layer of complexity to those challenges!

I wish I could say that microaggressions in medicine are a thing of the past but, unfortunately, women doctors continue to face them. Those who must also deal with additional biases such as race and class have an even harder path. I am optimistic, though. When I was in my residency, I did not meet a full-time female faculty member until my third year. However, today our training environment is very different and much more diverse. On my team, I am privileged to work side-by-side with many talented women across disciplines. As a doctor who works across hospitals and with many different people, I can tell you that positive changes are certainly underway.” 
- Priya Gopalan, MD, medical director of psychiatry consultation-liaison services for UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, chief of psychiatry for UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

In honor of #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, we’re proud to feature outstanding female physicians from throughout our system.

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