Ruth Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1902 |
| Died | August 28, 1994 (aged 91) |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin Baylor College of Medicine (MD) |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Field | Orthopedic surgery |
Ruth Jackson (December 13, 1902 – August 28, 1994) was the first female board-certified orthopedic surgeon in the United States and the first female admitted to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.[1]