Elizabeth Blackwell
When was Elizabeth Blackwell born?
February 3, 1821,
When did the Blackwell family move into America?
in 1832
how many male medical students voted anonymously to make a female doctor
150 male medical students
Where was she born?
she was born near near Bristol, England
Why did Elizabeth return to Philadelphia in 1947?
She was hoping that Quaker friends could assist her entrance into medical school.
why did the male medical students think that a female becoming a doctor was a joke?
they didn't think that a woman coukd become a doctor
How many siblings does she have?
8 siblings
What year did she graduate?
1849
They wanted to help abolish slavery
What's the name of her mom and dad?
Hannah Lane and Samuel Blackwell
Who did Blackwell open a small clinic to treat poor women in 1857 with?
with her sister Dr. Emily Blackwell and colleague Dr. Marie Zakrzewska
They said it was a fine idea but was basically impossible, and expensive and such education was not available to women.
What year did Samuel Blackwell die?
1838
who did Elizabeth place in charge of the clinic she opened in 1867 and where did she permanently return?
she placed her sister in charge and returned permanently to London
how many schools did she apply to in the north east states
12