In a Male Dominated Profession, Former Female Surgeon’s Life, Tribulations, and Career Triumphs Detailed in New Book
EDINBURGH, Scotland (PRWEB) May 07, 2018 -- At a time when the surgical profession was dominated by men, Caroline May Doig broke the mold. In addition to being a woman in a male dominated industry, Doig eventually became the first woman in 400 years to be elected to the governing body, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, an international body regulating surgeons of all types.
“Enilorac: Hands of a Lady,” is Doig’s memoir that chronicles her upbringing and schooling toward university and details her struggles with wishing to become a surgeon. Doig hopes to inspire surgeons and medical students, especially females in the area of study, to use her personal story as motivation for their own careers.
“As a woman, I had many trials throughout my career to becoming a surgeon,” Doig said. “I couldn’t have achieved all that I did without those who helped me along the way. This book is dedicated to them.”
In “Enilorac: Hands of a Lady” surgeons, medical students, and women alike will be inspired by Doig’s journey and ability to persevere, leading them to make their own mark on history.
“Enilorac: Hands of a Lady”
By: Caroline May Doig
ISBN: 978-1-5462-8748-3 (sc); 978-1-5462-8764-3 (e)
Available at the AuthorHouse Online Bookstore and Amazon
About the Author
Caroline May Doig was born a pre-war baby in Scotland, but by virtue of World War II, she was brought up by her mother in a single-parent family. After St Andrews University, she wished to do surgery—a male dominated career then. Doig ended up as a pediatric surgeon in Manchester. Unexpectedly, she went into medical politics, making medical history by becoming the first woman to be elected to the council of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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