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Women in Healthcare: Celebrating International Women’s Day and Closing the Research Gap
Women make up the majority of the global healthcare workforce, yet women’s health remains one of the most underfunded and under-researched areas of medicine. This article explores the impact of women in healthcare and why investing in women’s health research is essential for the future of patient care.
Meet Penelope Plessas: A Happythreads Affiliate IE Medical Student Balancing Clinical Training and Student Life
A Canadian medical student training in Ireland reflects on life in her final year of medical school, balancing hospital wards, exams and content creation while navigating uncertainty, independence and the realities of medicine. A personal look at growth, resilience and what it means to keep going when the days are long and the coffee is strong.
Women in Surgery: Dr Eve Gaffney’s Inspiring Journey from Picking Scrubs to Wearing Them
The Women in Surgery movement in Ireland is gaining momentum, thanks to inspiring figures like Dr Eve Gaffney. From her first job at Happythreads to becoming a lecturer and advocate, she’s championing visibility, mentorship, and equality for women pursuing careers in surgical medicine.