article_snippet: At the  launch of  'Pathways to Gender Equality in Australia' on Friday, Dr McMullin advised female trainees to avoid putting female trainees in vulnerable situations.
article_snippet: Dr McMullin has stood by one female doctor comments warning aspiring female medics to comply if approached for sex in the workplace .
article_snippet: But Dr McMullin warns complaining to the supervising body is the 'worst thing' trainees could do. '
article_snippet: Dr McMullin's comments have been roundly criticised by others in the medical profession, women's rights and sexual abuse support groups as 'appalling.'
article_snippet: The president of the Australian Medical Association of Victoria,  Dr Tony Bartone, 'strongly disagrees' with Dr McMullin's advice. '
article_snippet: Despite the attacks, Dr McMullin stood by Dr McMullin's comments on Saturday, saying Dr McMullin advice was practical and true, and it was offered because Dr McMullin is 'so frustrated with what is going on.'
article_snippet: I think the problem is that Dr McMullin's probably right.
highlights_snippet: Dr Gabrielle McMullin was criticised for telling aspiring female surgeons they should put up with unwanted sexual advances at work .
  
highlights_snippet: Despite criticism from the medical industry and women's rights groups, Dr Gabrielle McMullin says Dr Gabrielle McMullin stands by Dr Gabrielle McMullin 'pragmatic' advice because it's true .
  
highlights_snippet: Dr Gabrielle McMullin comments follow the launch of a book
highlights_snippet: Dr Gabrielle McMullin co-authored on gender equality .