Elizabeth Blackwell
First woman to receive a medical degree in the US
ποΈFebruary 3, 1821 - May 31, 1910
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πBiography
Elizabeth Blackwell was a British-born physician who broke gender barriers to become the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States and dedicated her life to promoting medical education for women.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦First woman to earn an MD in the USA
- β¦Founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children
- β¦Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
π¬Famous Quotes
"It is not easy to be a pioneer - but oh, it is fascinating!
"None of us can know what we are capable of until we are tested.
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