First female doctor in Britain

The first female doctor in Britain was Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, who qualified as a physician in 1865. She broke gender barriers by becoming the first woman to officially practice medicine and obtain a medical license in the country. Anderson also co-founded the Society of Female Medical Practitioners in 1874, advocating for women’s access to medical education and healthcare. Her pioneering efforts helped open doors for women in medicine, challenging societal norms of her time and paving the way for future generations of female doctors.