Rose Talbot Bullard

American medical doctor and professor

Rose Talbot Bullard - Scientists & Innovators born April 16th, 1864
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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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