26 - Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women by Elizabeth Blackwell

from Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women · host Elizabeth Blackwell

Discover the inspiring journey of the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She recounts her challenges in gaining admission to medical school‚Äîat one point even advised to pose as a man‚Äîwhile sharing her transformative experiences during her studies. Her narrative highlights her dedication to patient care and her pivotal role in establishing medical schools and hospitals specifically for women. Summary by Phyllis Vincelli.

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