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"Discover the challenges faced by female orthopedic surgeons, including a 20% gender wage gap, and learn about 5 women who have made a name for themselves in th

Meet 10 early-career neurosurgeons making news.

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Dr. Tamia Potter is sharing some advice and insights she’s gained along her path to becoming one of the few Black neurosurgeons in the country. Potter is set to make history as the first Black woman neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She announced her acceptance into the program in March. Her achievement comes… Continue reading Neurosurgeon Tamia Potter Credits Focus, Sacrifice in Medical Career Journey

On June 27, 2023, Anne Mimi Sammis died in Narragansett, RI after a two-month battle with cancer. She was 82 years old.

After nearly 150 years, on March 17, 2023, Potter Tamia shattered the glass ceiling at Vanderbilt University making her the first Black female resident to the neurosurgery department.

Tamia Potter was accepted to Vanderbilt University, where she will become the first Black female neurosurgery resident in the school's nearly 150-year history.

Women only make up 18% of the orthopedic surgeon workforce - and earn 20% less than their male counterparts. Despite disparities, women are making strides in th

While many teens her age are enjoying prom season and readying for their summer break, 16-year-old LeAnna Roberts is preparing to receive a college diploma. The impressive teen will graduate from the University of Alabaman Saturday. Roberts will graduate summa cum laude with her bachelor’s degree. She plans to continue studying at UA to earn her MBA but she says she won’t stop there. She’s already preparing for medical school and plans to take the Medical College Admission Test this month....

Dr. Tamia Potter with her Vanderbilt letter of acceptance on National Match Day 2023. Photo courtesy of Dr. Tamia Potter. Vanderbilt University’s neurosurgical residency program recently accepted its first Black woman resident in its 91-year history. Dr. Tamia Potter’s recent acceptance into the program and her reaction to the news went viral on National Match