Elizabeth Karlin

Elizabeth Karlin
Elizabeth Karlin
Born(1944-03-03)March 3, 1944
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 1998(1998-07-27) (aged 54)
Arena, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materAntioch College
University of Wisconsin
Occupation(s)Internal Medicine
Feminist
Activist

Elizabeth Ann Karlin (March 3, 1944 – July 27, 1998) was an American doctor of internal medicine and women's health as well a leading advocate for women's reproductive rights.[1] By mentoring the founders of Medical Students for Choice, Karlin helped clinicians to provide women with comprehensive care, including timely access to abortion. Originally from New York City, Karlin worked for a short time in Tanzania, where her husband Steven Feierman was engaging in research, before returning to her home in Madison, Wisconsin where she worked throughout the duration of her career.[2] Through her work with abortion access, Karlin was recognized for her work commitment to serving women and her pro-choice stance.[2]

  1. ^ "Dr. Elizabeth Karlin, Head Of Wisconsin Women's Clinic". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  2. ^ a b National Institute of Health, United States (October 14, 2003). "Dr. Elizabeth Karlin". Changing the Face of Medicine. Retrieved April 24, 2018.