Women in White Coats
By Olivia Campbell
How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine. Park Row Books, 2021.
Summary of Women in White Coats book by Olivia Campbell
The inspirational stories of three courageous women of the Victorian era who defied social expectations and overcame great challenges to pursue a career in medicine, making significant contributions to science and history.
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What do you get from this book? The riveting tale of how the first female doctors transformed healthcare
Despite women's longstanding dedication to healing the sick, they were denied the opportunity to become fully licensed doctors
Elizabeth Blackwell was rejected by most schools until one “accidentally” accepted her, thinking it was a joke
Despite the many gender-biased hurdles she faced, Elizabeth persevered and graduated at the head of her class
Lizzie Garrett took inspiration from Elizabeth Blackwell, but had an even more difficult path to tread
While navigating her career, Lizzie was introduced to Sophia Jex-Blake, and their paths became intertwined
Sophia's longing to practice medicine developed gradually, influenced by her medically inclined friends and hospital work
Despite numerous obstacles, Elizabeth and her sister persisted in their journey to be taken seriously by the medical community
Through private tutors and her work at a maternity hospital, Lizzie obtained her medical license and grew her practice
Elizabeth’s school finally opened and Sophia eagerly enrolled, though her stay would be brief
Despite a riot erupted in Edinburgh, Sophia and other women bent on equal education stayed strong
As Lizzie began fulfilling her lifelong desires, Sophia and her colleagues continued to struggle
Arguments between men and women shifted to controversial debates among women themselves
Despite challenges, early female doctors enabled future generations to enter the medical field
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- Medical professionals
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About the author of Women in White Coats
Olivia Campbell
Olivia Campbell is a bestselling author and journalist. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Washington Post, and New York Magazine. Campbell earned her master’s in science writing from Johns Hopkins University and completed her bachelor's degree in journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is an active member of the National Association of Science Writers.
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