Who was the first woman who managed to practice the profession as a doctor in modern times?

I had not heard of her before. Perhaps she has not received the acclaim in the UK she deserved. Remarkable woman.

Indeed she was a great doctor as well as a great human being. she served mankind so much. I salute her soul. Today we need such nice doctors.

To some degree it still is a “Boys Club”… I have faith in women’s longevity 👏

Player #120374466, Having been a doctor in these years was a difficult task. She must have worked so hard

such a conscientious person. No saved quite a few lives. Sadly sexual purity is a rarity these days and the business of prostitution if both adults and children has not slowed down.

Liz , "All"? Not 100 on the "all" bit, but, to be fair, many, yes.

Dalia, "Official" doctor, many people, men & women alike, practiced medicine without the proper training; as they could not afford the schooling. Sadly this has not changed for some in our current world.

Player #120374466, yes I hate to say it but everything that she work for the last part of her life is no longer part of the American Society, to our detriment.

what a great dr and great start for women's rights

My heart surgeon was a woman. God bless her!!

One amazing woman!

jsh, Elizabeth Garrett got the props

a movie about her life would be interesting

Player #120374466, she was never a prostitute. Puerperal sepsis is “childbirth fever” her eye was contaminated, and she had the infection in her eye.

Player #122931375, boys club for sure!! I was so glad to see the ’me too’ movement, medicine needs it desperately!!

Rajeev Agrawal, she was also in my sorority!

She was the first female doctor...wow

I knew the answer because I live near Geneva, New York and it is something that is taught in school. The only other claim to fame (as far as I know) is the actress Lauren Holly.

Player #122931375, Agreed! Sadly, many facets of our society and government belong to the "Boys Club." I have faith we can overcome this by supporting the intellectual, intelligent, successful, and driven women willing to step forward. In my opinion, women are the way to an incredible future. The most important part is standing together. Please do not get me wrong. There are many wonderful men in this world. However, to overcome all the adversaries we have today, we need a woman's touch.

Player #120374466, Do not forget the prostitution of men as well.

What a lady! We really need doctors like her