Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania

The Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850, was the first medical school in the U.S. for women. Established to provide women with the same medical training opportunities as men, it played a vital role in advancing women's participation in medicine. The institution emphasized women's health and focused on improving care for female patients. Over the years, it contributed significantly to the education of many female physicians and helped challenge societal norms regarding women's roles in healthcare. The college eventually merged with other institutions and is now part of the Drexel University College of Medicine.