15 Famous African American Doctors That Changed the World
Jan 2, 2023 · Everyday Health salutes the accomplishments of the African Americans who actually brought contributions to the sector of health. These great men and women influenced the direction of healthcare and race relations in the United States.
Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers - AAMC
In honor of Black History Month, read the inspiring stories of 10 pioneering black physicians. In 1864, after years as a nurse, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first black woman in the United States to receive an MD degree.
Honoring Black Medical Pioneers in the United States
Feb 5, 2025 · Famous Black Women Doctors. 1864: Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D., becomes the first Black woman physician in the United States after earning her degree from the New England Female Medical College in ...
13 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare
Jan 31, 2024 · These clinicians, researchers, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond. Pioneering men and women who helped change the course of healthcare and race relations in...
8 prominent Black leaders in medicine - AAMC
Feb 1, 2024 · These Black physicians have overcome obstacles to steer major medical institutions, discover breakthrough treatments, battle health inequities, and improve care for millions. Read their inspiring stories.
Famous Black Physicians: A Look at the Pioneers of Medicine
Feb 25, 2023 · From Rebecca Lee Crumpler to Charles Richard Drew to Louis Wade Sullivan - learn about some of history's most inspiring black physicians who have broken barriers and achieved remarkable success.
10 Most Influential Black American Doctors Throughout History
Jan 6, 2024 · Historically, black doctors have significantly contributed to medicine, breaking barriers and advancing healthcare. This article highlights ten of the most influential black American doctors,...
9 African American pioneers in medicine - American Heart Association
Feb 22, 2018 · In honor of Black History Month, this list highlights some of the notable figures who have championed better health care access for black Americans, helped develop medical breakthroughs and broke glass ceilings for women in the medical field.
The Most Famous Black Doctors in History
Feb 13, 2023 · From James McCune Smith, the first African-American to obtain a medical degree, to Alexa Irene Canady, the first African-American neurosurgeon in the United States, these doctors have broken down barriers and paved the way for future generations.
Black doctors who made history in medicine - Interesting …
Feb 19, 2022 · But there are also many Black Americans who overcame the challenges, including racism, of their era and made history in the field of medicine. Who are they? 1. James Derham (1762-1802?)