A dozen female doctors have opened up about their sexist experiences . One said she was told to 'get some knee pads and learn to suck c**k ' Many female doctors feel if they speak up they 'll risk their careers . Dr McMullinGabrielle McMullin was criticised for telling aspiring female surgeons they should put up with unwanted sexual advances at work . Despite criticism from the medical industry and women 's rights groups , Dr Gabrielle McMullin says she stands by her 'pragmatic ' advice because it 's true . Her comments follow the launch of a book she co-authored on gender equality .
A dozen female doctors have opened up about their sexist experiences . One said she was told to 'get some knee pads and learn to suck c**k ' Many female doctors feel if they speak up they 'll risk their careers . Dr Gabrielle McMullin was criticised for telling aspiring female surgeons they should put up with unwanted sexual advances at work . Despite criticism from the medical industry and women 's rights groups , Dr McMullin says she stands by her 'pragmatic ' advice because it 's true . Her comments follow the launch of a book she co-authored on gender equality .