【美国人物志】伊丽莎白·布莱克威尔 (2/9)

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伊丽莎白 布莱克威尔 她是西方第一位成为医生的女性,19世纪医生都是男性。30岁在美国开第一家女子诊所,47岁成立自己的女子医学院。
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Samuel Blackwell
United States
Elizabeth
Blackwells
Cincinnati
Ohio river
Samuel BlackwellIn 1832, Samuel Blackwell's sugar factory was destroyed by fire. He and his wife decided to move the family to the United States. Elizabeth was 11 years old. The Blackwells settled in New York City. But Mr. Blackwell's business there failed. The family moved west, to the city of Cincinnati, on the Ohio river. Samuel Blackwell was sick for much of the trip. He died soon after arriving in Ohio. To help support the family, Elizabeth and her two older sisters started a school for girls in their home. Two younger brothers found jobs. In the next few years, Elizabeth's brothers became successful in business. The girls continued operating their school. But Elizabeth was not happy. She did not like teaching. Elizabeth began to visit a family friend who was suffering from cancer. The woman knew she was dying. She said women should be permitted to become doctors because they are good at helping sick people. The dying friend said that perhaps her sickness would have been better understood if she had been treated by a woman. And she suggested that Elizabeth study medicine.