A History of Women in Medicine and Medical Research

Discover the untold story of women in medicine, stretching back to antiquity. From emperors’ consultants to revolutionary researchers, meet the pioneers who shaped the women’s medical profession.

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Women in Medicine

In the 19th century, a dedicated group of women fought for inclusion in the medical profession. But this is far from the beginning of the story. Women have been surgeons, apothecaries, midwives, university lecturers, and medical researchers for centuries, corresponding with the most learned societies of their time.

However, by the early Victorian era, women were barred from practicing medicine and even prohibited from entering classrooms where medical topics were discussed. This book tells the story of the intrepid women who rebuilt the women’s medical profession from the ashes, achieving unimaginable levels of fame and success within a century.

Meet the Pioneers

Through in-depth accounts, get to know the legendary figures like Florence Nightingale, Gertrude Elion, Rosalyn Yalow, and Elizabeth Blackwell, as well as lesser-known heroines like:

• Trota of Salerno, a medieval physician who broke barriers
• Madame du Coudray, a pioneering 18th-century midwife and businesswoman
• Mary Putnam Jacobi, a microbiological research trailblazer
• Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, an HIV researcher and world epidemic response coordinator

This book spans three millennia of global medicine, shedding light on the unknown heroes, groundbreaking discoveries, and profound struggles that have shaped the women’s medical profession.

Product Details

• Publisher: Pen and Sword History
• Publication Date: December 2, 2022
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 216 pages
• ISBN-10: 1399068962
• ISBN-13: 978-1399068963