The Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania

The Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, established in 1850, was the first medical school in the world to grant degrees to women. It aimed to provide women with medical education and professional opportunities at a time when they were largely excluded from the medical field. The college played a crucial role in advancing women's rights in medicine and has produced many notable female physicians. Although it closed in 1970, its legacy continues to inspire the inclusion and advancement of women in healthcare and medicine today.