Dr. Elizabeth Garett Anderson

Dr. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was a pioneering British physician and social reformer in the 19th century. She was the first woman in Britain to qualify as a doctor and to practice medicine professionally. Facing significant gender barriers, she co-founded the London School of Medicine for Women, advocating for women’s right to medical education. She also played a role in expanding access to healthcare and promoting women’s participation in medicine. Her groundbreaking work challenged societal norms and helped open doors for future generations of women in the medical field.