London School of Medicine for Women photo courtesy of Luca Borghi
Elizabeth Blackwell also fought for rights like, family planning, social reform, and hygiene. In 1868 Blackwell opened a medical college in New York. Eventually in the 1870s Blackwell moved back to England and started London School of medicine for women. Throughout her life she wrote some inspiring books that help women when wanting to become doctors. Not only did she inspire women to become doctors but also to pursue their dreams to and make them a reality.
“Elizabeth Blackwell has personally inspired me in so many ways. As a primary care doctor, I admire her social consciousness and commitment to caring for the underserved. Her paving the way for an entire future generation of women is the reason why I’m privileged to be here today.” ~ Dr. Tung (M.D., chair of the department of medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine)
This monument of Elizabeth is on the campus of the former Geneva Medical College (now the Hobart and William Smith College)
Elizabeth Blackwell monument photo courtesy of The History of Medicine Topographical Database