Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women


Read by PhyllisV

(5 stars; 7 reviews)

A fascinating account of the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. She writes of her struggles in being accepted to a medical school (at one point she is advised to disguise herself as a male). She details her experiences while in the process of obtaining her degree, and her work both with patients and administratively, helping to found medical schools and hospitals for women. Summary by Phyllis Vincelli (10 hr 51 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 Part 1 - Early Life in England 1821 16:20 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 1 Part 2 - Early Life in England 1821 25:50 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 1 Part 3 - Early Life in England 1821 18:56 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 2 Part 1 - Earning Money for Medical Study 1845 - 1847 17:47 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 2 Part 2 - Earning Money for Medical Study 1845 - 1847 18:13 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 2 Part 3 - Earning Money for Medical Study 1845 - 1847 22:08 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 2 Part 4 - Earning Money for Medical Study 1845 - 1847 22:51 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 3 Part 1 - Study in America 1847 - 1849 21:12 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 3 Part 2 - Study in America 1847 - 1849 20:00 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 3 Part 3 - Study in America 1847 - 1849 22:40 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 3 Part 4 - Study in America 1847 - 1849 30:43 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 1 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 24:03 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 2 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 25:03 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 3 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 21:50 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 4 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 28:52 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 5 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 27:56 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 6 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 28:27 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 7 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 30:14 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 8 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 29:18 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 4 Part 9 - Study in Europe 1849 - 1851 32:40 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 5 Part 1 - Practical Work in America 22:57 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 5 Part 2 - Practical Work in America 29:05 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 6 Part 1 - England Revisited 1858 21:38 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 6 - Part 2 - England Revisited 1858 30:53 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 6 Part 3 - England Revisited 1858 11:58 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 7 Part 1 -Return to England 1869 20:12 Read by PhyllisV
Chapter 7 Part 2 -Return to England 1869 7:37 Read by PhyllisV
Appendix Part 1 11:13 Read by PhyllisV
Appendix Part 2 11:05 Read by PhyllisV

Reviews

a worthwhile and entertaining book


(5 stars)

This is a very interesting book and the reading is exceptionally well done. The reader’s even, clear voice complements the text so well, on occasion I lapsed into thinking it was being read by Dr. Blackwell herself. I have so much admiration and gratitude for Dr. Blackwell, who truly gave her life to the pursuit of opening professional doors in order to benefit women, not only those who followed in her educational footsteps but also those who reaped benefits as her patients. She is a hero and role model for any intelligent, ambitious girl.