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Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was a British and American physician, notable as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom.
- British and American
- 31 May 1910 (aged 89), Hastings, England
- 3 February 1821, Bristol, England
- Geneva Medical College
Elizabeth Blackwell, Anglo-American physician considered the first woman doctor of medicine in modern times. Despite numerous challenges, including harassment from the male student body, Blackwell persevered and became the first American-trained woman to receive an M.D. degree. Learn about her life and career.
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- What is Elizabeth Blackwell known for?Elizabeth Blackwell is known for being the first woman in the United States to graduate from medical school (1849) and the first woman doctor of me...
- Who were Elizabeth Blackwell’s parents?Elizabeth Blackwell’s parents were Samuel Blackwell and Hannah Lane Blackwell.
- Where was Elizabeth Blackwell born and raised?Elizabeth Blackwell was born in Counterslip, Bristol, England, in 1821. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was 11 years old. They...
- Where was Elizabeth Blackwell educated?Elizabeth Blackwell studied medicine at Geneva Medical College (a forerunner of Hobart College) in Geneva, New York, graduating in 1849. She went o...
- What were Elizabeth Blackwell’s achievements?Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States (1849) and the first woman to have her name on the Bri...
The first woman in America to receive a medical degree, Elizabeth Blackwell championed the participation of women in the medical profession and ultimately opened her own medical college for women. Discover her story on womenshistory.org.
Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Scientists. Famous British People. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her...
How Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female doctor in the U.S. Health Jan 23, 2014 12:11 PM EDT. It was a cold, wintry day in upstate, western New York when a 28-year-old Elizabeth...
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May 15, 2019 · Updated on May 15, 2019. Elizabeth Blackwell (February 3, 1821–May 31, 1910) was the first woman in the United States to graduate from medical school and become a practicing physician. She was also a pioneer in educating women in medicine.
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree. She became a lifelong advocate for female doctors. Born in Bristol, England in 1821, Blackwell moved with her family to the United States at the age of 11.
