First Medical Woman in the United States

Elizabeth Blackwell, June 23, 1849, becomes the first female medical doctor in the United States. She supported medical education for women and helped many others in their careers. In 1857, Elizabeth created the first ambulances in New York City. She published several important books on the issue of women in medicine. Elizabeth worked at clinics in [...]
She supported medical education for women and helped many others in their careers.
In 1857, Elizabeth created the first ambulances in New York City. She published several important books on the issue of women in medicine.
Elizabeth worked at clinics in London and Paris for two years. During her work, she became infected and lost her eyesight in one eye and returned to New York in 1851, giving up her dream of becoming a surgeon.











