03/17/2021    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

TN Podiatrist Discusses Challenges of Being a Woman in a Man's World

 

According to Gina Mendoza, DPM, "There were many challenges that I had to face being a woman in a 'man's' world. I am a surgeon and even in residency, there were certain residencies that were considered 'boy's clubs.' This meant that the males were provided with more opportunities to perform the challenging surgeries, and unfortunately, the female surgeons were almost discouraged from applying to these residencies," she said.

 

Dr. Gina Mendoza

 

"I had female friends try to apply and were not accepted. I did not face this type of challenge myself. I yearned for a more inclusive environment."

 

Source: Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean [3/15/21]