"It is hard with no support but a high purpose; to live against every species of social opposition. I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world."
~ Elizabeth Blackwell
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell's historic achievement as the first female medical doctor in the United States represents a profound turning point in history. Her triumph over the formidable barriers of her time did not just change the course of the medical profession worldwide, where women had been a notable absence, but also sparked a broader shift in societal attitudes towards women in professional roles. Blackwell's legacy extends far beyond her medical practice; she became a symbol of possibility and progress, inspiring countless women to pursue careers previously deemed unattainable. Her life and work played a pivotal role in the evolving narrative of women’s rights, challenging and reshaping the social norms of her era. Her legacy is a reminder of the progress made and the work that still needs to be done in achieving gender equality and inclusivity in all spheres of life.
Dr. Judy Tung at New York Presbyterian Hospital acknowledges Elizabeth Blackwell's enduring medical influence. (healthmatters.nyp.org)
May 14, 2018, villagepreservation.org.
Carey Bloomfield, the great, great niece of Elizabeth Blackwell and a philanthropist attending the ceremony to unveil a historic plaque to mark the site of The New York Infirmary for Women and Children.
“The Elizabeth Blackwell Institute at the University of Bristol is named after the first woman to be listed on the British Medical Register. We believe that there is real opportunity to use and develop an evidence-based approach to equality, diversity and inclusion in scientific careers and in research participation.”
~Professor Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Director
Elizabeth Blackwell Insititute Launch,2013,University of Bristol.
Founded by Elizabeth Blackwell in 1874, London School of Medicine for Women merged with UCL Medical School, now ranked 6th globally in Medicine.,n.d.,UCL Medical School.
“I once hoped that the hospitals, as at present organized, would open their doors to female students. I had studied, myself, so satisfactorily in hospitals, with male students, that I knew sex would be forgotten in science. But I am now convinced, that though this may be true for individuals, it is not, at present, expedient to mix indiscriminate classes of young men and women in medical study. The sexes, I doubt not, will ultimately join in every study and human interest, with mutual advantage; but the commencement must be made in the school and university, and will be the work of a better age than ours.”
~ Elizabeth Blackwell, 1855
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