Research indicates that a significant number of female physicians at university clinics in Germany experience gender-based discrimination throughout their careers. The case of Elke Küßner, a senior physician who took her own life after facing harassment and hostility for raising concerns about hospital practices, highlights the toxic work environment and systemic barriers women face in the medical field. Despite women constituting the majority of medical graduates, only a small percentage hold leadership positions, raising concerns about entrenched discrimination and the need for reform in the healthcare sector.