Elizabeth Blackwell

1821 - 1920
Medical School: Geneva Medical College
Location: New York
Career Path: Obstetrics and gynecology
She was the first woman in America to be awarded a medical degree.
She poineered the education of women in medicine, and faced a lot of discrimination throughout her life.
She was also the first woman to be admitted to the British Medical Register allowing her to practice medicine in the UK and the U.S.
She spent much of her time campaigning for women's rights and establishing institutions dedicated to traiing female medical students.
She turned to medcine after a close friend said she wouldn't have died if her physician had been a woman.
She established a practice in NYC.
She also played a significant role during the American Civil War organizing nurses.
She had eight siblings.