Edith Nourse Rogers: A Pioneer for Women, Military Veterans, and US Medical Education

This year is the 80th anniversary of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. The passage of this seminal legislation - sponsored by Edith Nourse Rogers - formalized the role of women in the US military and compensated them for their service and in the event of injury or illness. Rogers was a pioneer...

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Published in:	Journal of special operations medicine Vol. 22; no. 3; p. 62
Main Authors:	Bellaire, Christopher P, Ditzel, Jr, Ricky M, Meade, Zachary S, Love, Zachary D, Appel, Jacob M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 19-09-2022
Subjects:	Delivery of Health Care Education, Medical Female Humans Military Personnel Veterans veterans education, medical military medicine schools, medical school admission criteria military personnel women
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Summary:	This year is the 80th anniversary of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. The passage of this seminal legislation - sponsored by Edith Nourse Rogers - formalized the role of women in the US military and compensated them for their service and in the event of injury or illness. Rogers was a pioneer in her own right. A trailblazer for women and a staunch advocate for military veterans' healthcare, Rogers was forged by her wartime experiences. The authors describe Rogers' contributions as a congresswoman during World War II and during her 35 years of public service in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Rogers was foundational to the modern US healthcare system.
ISSN:	1553-9768
DOI:	10.55460/TE5I-GJWB