Caroline Still Anderson

American physician and educator

Caroline Still Anderson - American physician and educator
Born

November 1st, 1848
176 years ago

Died

1919
106 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Became the first African American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States from Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1883. Contributed to the establishment of the Philadelphia College of Medicine for Women, which provided access to medical education for women. Advocated for abolition and worked towards racial equality, promoting health education in African American communities.

First African American woman to earn a medical degree

Founded the Philadelphia College of Medicine for Women

Advocated for abolition and racial equality

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