Emily Blackwell | |
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| Born | October 8, 1826 Bristol, England |
| Died | September 7, 1910 (aged 83) York, Maine, US |
| Education | Western Reserve |
| Alma mater | Case Western Reserve University |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
Emily Blackwell (October 8, 1826 – September 7, 1910) was a trailblazer in the 19th century, making numerous contributions in the field of medicine and women's rights. Emily was the second woman to earn a medical degree at what is now Case Western Reserve University, after Nancy Talbot Clark. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Emily made major advancements in the medical scene, assisting in the start of the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women[1] and Children and creating the Women's Central Association of Relief.[2] Emily, along with her sister Elizabeth Blackwell, had established the Women's Medical College in New York City.[3] Shortly after, Emily helped form the London School of Medicine for Women.[3]
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- ^ a b "Elizabeth Blackwell". britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.