Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 28

Opening the Medical Profession to Women - Episode 28

Exploration: Dreamland

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell.

The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26.

This episode includes Elizabeth Blackwell’s search for a college that will allow a woman to pursue a medical degree and the ups and downs of her search.

A quick content note:  This episode will include occasional descriptions of enslaved people. If you prefer to avoid the subject, please rejoin us at Episode 29.

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