Anandibai Joshi

Anandibai Joshi was an Indian physician who became the first woman to earn a medical degree in India in the late 19th century. Born in 1865 in what is now Maharashtra, she faced numerous societal challenges, including gender discrimination. Despite this, she traveled to the United States for her education, earning her degree from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1886. Joshi advocated for women's health and education, contributing significantly to the medical field and inspiring future generations of women in medicine. Her legacy underscores the importance of perseverance in overcoming societal barriers.