WIGO (Women in Gynaecology and Obstetrics)

Date:
1983 - 1994
Reference:
PP/WDS/B.3
Part of:
Wendy Savage: archives (1935-)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Publication/Creation

1983 - 1994

Physical description

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Biographical note

WIGO was founded 1983 by women doctors working in obstetrics and gynaecology. It aims to:
  • increase the number of women gynaecologists at Consultant level;
  • increase the contribution of women gynaecologists to decision-making within the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and other professional organisations;
  • improve the training programme in the specialty;
  • act as a pressure group both for women in the specialty and for women as patients in order to improve standards of care.

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