Rose Talbot Bullard
American medical doctor and professor
Born
April 16th, 1864
161 years ago
Died
December 22nd, 1915
109 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Graduated from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1889. Specialized in gynecology and obstetrics. Served as a professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Actively contributed to medical education and established standards for women's health care during her tenure.
Graduated from Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania
Served as professor at University of California, San Francisco
Pioneered standards in women's health care
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