During the early 20th century, there was a decline in share of female physicians in the US – This decline was due to the closure of schools that accepted female applicants, more stringent admissions requirements for female than male applicants, and the refusal of some schools to admit women at all.

During the early 20th century, there was a decline in share of female physicians in the US – This decline was due to the closure of schools that accepted female applicants, more stringent admissions requirements for female than male applicants, and the refusal of some schools to admit women at all.