Physicians Mom Group declared Feb. 3 as National Women Physicians Day in honor of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, according to The Huffington Post.
Here are five things to know:
1. February 3rd is Dr. Blackwell’s birthday.
2. She was the first woman to obtain her medical degree from an American medical school in 1849. She earned her medical degree from Geneva, N.Y.-based Hobart and William Colleges, formerly known as Geneva Medical College.
3. Renowned for her support of medical education for women, Dr. Blackwell is also known for her public reform work.
4. A firm believer that patients should be treated holistically, Dr. Blackwell published various books and essays on preventative medicine.
5. Hala Sabry, DO, founded PMG, a nonprofit comprised of nearly 50,000 women.
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