Author(s): 1. Zuhera Khan, 2. Munazza Saleem,
Received: 19/10/2021 | Published: 05/06/2022 | Pages: 74-77 |
Objective: The purpose of this essay is to highlight the hurdle faced by the author as a female plastic surgeon working at a tertiary care centre in a rural area of Pakistan. Futhermore, the article aims to raise awareness, educate professional peers and administrative authorities to identify and resolve these issues.
Keywords | Female plastic surgeon, gender bias
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