Legacy
"The study of human nature by women as well as men commences that new and hopeful era of the intelligent co-operation of the sexes through which alone real progress can be attained and secured. We may look forward with hope to the future influence of Christian women physicians, when sympathy and reverence guiding intellectual acctivity they lern to apply the vital principles of their Great Master to every method and practice of the healing art." (Blackwell, pg.254)
The world is forever changed because of Elizabeth Blackwell. Today, almost half of all physicians are female. In this world with a constantly climbing population, it is an absolute necessity that we have women physicians. Elizabeth Blackwell paved the way for other women to follow her in the path of medicine. She was a great leader who left her mark on society, by persistently seeking a medical education, and then using it to help others, and redefine the face of medicine. Today, her legacy can be seen in all female doctors and medical professionals, along with important medical and social reforms such as physical education, and women's rights.
The world is forever changed because of Elizabeth Blackwell. Today, almost half of all physicians are female. In this world with a constantly climbing population, it is an absolute necessity that we have women physicians. Elizabeth Blackwell paved the way for other women to follow her in the path of medicine. She was a great leader who left her mark on society, by persistently seeking a medical education, and then using it to help others, and redefine the face of medicine. Today, her legacy can be seen in all female doctors and medical professionals, along with important medical and social reforms such as physical education, and women's rights.
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