Other editions of book Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell: Doctress of Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to complete medical school in the United States. Initially accepted into medical school as a "prank," Elizabeth maintained her focus in spite of obstacles for a woman studying medicine in the 1800s. She graduated in 1849 from Geneva Medical College and moved to the UK to begin working as a physician.Learn more about this pioneer in medicine. She encouraged many women to pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to complete medical school in the United States. Initially accepted into medical school as a "prank," Elizabeth maintained her focus in spite of obstacles for a woman studying medicine in the 1800s. She graduated in 1849 from Geneva Medical College and moved to the UK to begin working as a physician.Learn more about this pioneer in medicine. She encouraged many women to pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.