Intellectual Curiosity and Women

I am so wondered and amazed to observe the stark difference in people who are curious and those who are not.  Or is it the the difference in right brain oriented people and those who are left brain?

I spent four days in the company of my friend Dr. M. Traveling to Carmel and attending a conference of pediatricians.  They were specifically neonatologists.  Riding in the car with us was Dr. K.  She pointed out that UCLA doctors who do research are doing so for the intellectual curiosity and pleasure.  They are not as interested in monitory gains or fame or stature in society.

I had the honor to meet the late Dr. Joanne Brasel who attended this meeting years ago.  In her time she was the only woman in medical school.  Now these young pediatricians tell me there are just as many women as men in med school. 

These women have a tough time balancing career and family yet they are all so energetic and organized.  At the same time they are sensitive and caring.