Dr. Averil Mansfield, Pioneering Vascular Surgeon and the UK's first female professor of surgery

From a young age, Averil Mansfield wanted to become a doctor. But it was the early 1950s, and women were not expected to pursue a career in medicine. In this episode, Averil will share her journey to becoming a vascular surgeon, how she balanced work and family,  and what life has been like since retirement.   Dr. Mansfield was voted one of "100 Women Who Have Changed the World" and founded Women in Surgery, a Royal College of Surgeons initiative to encourage more women to enter the field. Episode Highlights: Averil's journey to becoming a doctor  How music has played a role in Averil's life The importance of female leadership in healthcare Averil's decision to pen her autobiography which will be published March 2, 2023   Links and Resources: Life in Her Hands: A Woman's Life in Surgery