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In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society
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In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society
In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries. Having been refused admission to medical schools (on grounds of her sex) in 1860, she began to study privately and was granted her MD in Paris in 1870. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London, December 1865 alluding to women physicians
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of women's rights and medical education. In 1865, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson shattered barriers by becoming licensed to practice medicine by the Society of Apothecaries. This achievement was not easily earned, as she had been denied admission to medical schools solely because of her gender in 1860. Undeterred by this setback, Anderson embarked on a journey of self-study, determined to prove that women were just as capable as men in the field of medicine. Her dedication paid off when she obtained her MD degree from Paris in 1870. The George du Maurier cartoon featured here is an intriguing depiction published in Punch magazine, London, also in December 1865. It cleverly alludes to the emergence of women physicians like Anderson at a time when such professions were predominantly male-dominated. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by trailblazing women who fought for their right to pursue higher education and employment opportunities traditionally reserved for men. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson's groundbreaking achievements paved the way for future generations of female doctors and continue to inspire those advocating for gender equality today
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