Medical Accomplishments
Blackwell returned to America, but she had very few patients, and her practice was virtually nonexistent. Blackwell published a set of lectures she had given on the important issue of physical education, especially pertaining to girls. Blackwell then opened the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children, which was one of the first hospitals specifically for women. Because of the significance of the hospital, Blackwell found it important to make sure the women doctors who practiced there had proper medical training. Blackwell, along with her sister Emily, and friend Marie Zakrzewska founded the Women's Medical College of the New York infirmary.
After this important step, Elizabeth left the United States and lived the remainder of her life in England, where she became the first woman to be on the UK Medical Register. In England, Blackwell worked at the London School of Medicine for Women, published essays on the moral education of children, and continued to establish her opinions in various medical issues until her death.
After this important step, Elizabeth left the United States and lived the remainder of her life in England, where she became the first woman to be on the UK Medical Register. In England, Blackwell worked at the London School of Medicine for Women, published essays on the moral education of children, and continued to establish her opinions in various medical issues until her death.