Historical Snapshot: Dr. Mary E. Walker, Civil War Surgeon, Medal of Honor Recipient.

摘要

Since the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington recognized the need to hire nurses to care for wounded soldiers, women have served in multiple roles to meet the healthcare needs of American service members in wartime. The role of women today is substantial, comprising about 40 percent of officers and nearly one third of enlisted service members in the healthcare field. However, as the biography of Dr. Mary Walker attests, women have historically faced significant barriers in the pursuit of careers in military medicine.