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In 1976, at a moment in history when U.S. enrollment of women in medical schools had just climbed to 20%, it is notable that the chronicles of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) describe the first meeting of two nurses who were among the field’s earliest clinical research coordinators, Sarah Boyer and Anne LeSher, as the impetus for the formation of the Association. Today, close to 50 years down the road, women make up nearly 55% of U.S. medical students, 38% of U.S. physicians, and 90% of the nursing workforce globally, but only about 25% of health leadership roles. 

In her forthcoming ACRP 2025 presentation on “Women Leaders Breaking Barriers and Achieving Success in Clinical Research,” Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University (OSU), says she will first explore the historical context of women in leadership roles as she works her way toward addressing the apparent gender disconnect that is specific to health-related professions. From early pioneers like Florence Nightingale, who transformed nursing and public health, to modern-day trailblazers in various sectors, the evolution of women’s leadership has been marked by resilience and determination, she notes.

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