The Detroit Public Library in partnership with the Wayne State University Library System will host a celebration of the achievements of women physicians. Visit Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians, an exhibit at Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., through April 13.

This exhibit celebrates the lives and achievements of women in medicine since they first gained admission to American medical schools 150 years ago. The event will feature several opportunities for discussion, including:

• Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist, presented by Ngozi Osuagwu, M.D., at noon, Wednesday, March 14, in the Skillman Branch Library, 121 Gratiot. This program will be repeated at 6 p.m., in the Hubbard Branch Library, 12929 W. McNichols.
• A Fireside Chat with Local Women Physicians, moderated by Yvonne Friday, M.D., director of pediatric undergraduate education, WSU School of Medicine, at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, in Main Library.
• Girl Talk Luncheon: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Medical School and Being a Physician, moderated by Kertia Black, M.D., WSU School of Medicine assistant dean, at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 24, in Main Library. This talk requires pre-registration by calling (313) 833-4042.
• All events are free and open to the public. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Mary Kordyban at (313) 833-1450 or (313) 833-1420.