First in Her Class: Elizabeth Blackwell, MD
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The first to earn a medical degree in the United States, Elizabeth Blackwell broke barriers and carved a path for others to follow. Graduating at the top of her class, Blackwell would fight to create a medical practice and would spend her life championing medical education for other women.
So just who was Elizabeth Blackwell? Tune in to find out.
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