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Who was the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States?
Which individual is known for teaching multiple disciplines including neuroscience at Yale University?
Who was the first woman of color to earn a medical degree?
What was the contribution of Clara Barton to American society?
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Who carried a pocket knife and rubber tube for emergency airways?
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Which nurse was fluent in four languages?
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Who was the only African-American woman to document her experiences during the American Civil War?
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What significant role did Elizabeth Blackwell play in healthcare for women and children?
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Who was known for their philanthropic work as a nurse and humanitarian?
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What year was Susan La Flesche Picotte born?
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Study Notes
Notable Figures in Medicine and Nursing
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Patricia Goldman-Rakic
- Taught neuroscience, neurology, psychology, and psychiatry at Yale University.
- Earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology from Vassar.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
- First woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
- Opened the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children.
- Born in Bristol, England, and passed away on May 31, 1910.
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Lucille Markey
- Born in Maysville, Kentucky.
- Owned the Calumet Horse Ranch.
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Susie King Taylor
- Only African-American woman to document her experiences during the American Civil War.
- First African-American military nurse in the American Civil War.
Pioneer Medical Practitioners
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Rebecca Lee Crumpler
- First woman of color to earn a medical degree.
- Authored "A Book of Medical Disclosures."
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Virginia Apgar
- First full professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- Carried a pocket knife and rubber tube for emergency airway procedures.
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Clara Barton
- Founded the American Red Cross.
- Worked as a nurse at the Care of Sick Gentlewomen in London.
- Attended Clinton Liberal Institute in Clinton, New York.
- Born on December 25, 1821.
- Known as a nurse, author, philanthropist, diarist, and humanitarian worker.
Additional Noteworthy Individuals
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Florence Nightingale
- Worked as a nurse and spoke four languages fluently.
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Susan La Flesche Picotte
- Born on June 17, 1865.
- Campaigned in the Omaha tribe for healthcare and social issues.
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Test your knowledge on influential women in medicine and neuroscience. This quiz covers key figures such as Elizabeth Blackwell and Patricia Goldman-Rakic, highlighting their contributions and background. Perfect for anyone interested in the history of women's roles in these fields.
