Women in Medicine: A Brief History in Photographs

Medical History
Written By Dr Emmaline Ashley

Let's talk the incredible history of women in medicine.
I want to share some absolutely gorgeous photographs of some incredible women - their names should be immortalised. See some amazing photographs of the the first female doctors in the world.

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