If I were to choose one historical woman to have an hour long conversation with I would unquestionably choose Elizabeth Blackwell as she is an absolute inspiration to me. The reason why I believe Elizabeth Blackwell is so inspirational is because she was the first woman to every graduate medical school, and receive her M.D. in America. Truly, this act of courage has paved the way for many more women to become doctors in America. In truth, I did not just choose a random woman from history for this essay. On the contrary, I choose Elizabeth Blackwell specifically because she has been an inspiration to me since I first wrote an essay about her life in 8th grade. Her life story and journey into medicine has encouraged me to keep fighting
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Did you ever second guess your choice about a career in medicine because of those rejections?” The truth of the matter was that 29 medical colleges rejected Elizabeth Blackwell because of her gender. For this reason, she was advised by close male physician friends to either go to Paris to study medicine or disguise herself as a man during her years at the medical colleges. Yet, Elizabeth prevailed and was destined to become a female physician in America. With all certainty, I regard Elizabeth’s aspiration and desire as inspiring. Furthermore, I would ask Elizabeth questions about her home life and education. “So Ms. Blackwell, you were schooled at home and taught by countless tutors. In addition, your father was very liberal and encouraged all of his children, even the girls, to be heavily focused on education. Do you believe that either of these circumstances allowed you to be more free in your thoughts on societal rules and education?” Her career choice was radical for women of her time, as most women became teachers, governesses, or maids. Indeed, this may, in part, be due to Elizabeth’s enlightened …show more content…
You must have been very proud to have opened up a medical college for women, not unlike yourself, to go to get an accredited medical education without the harsh criticism and sexism that you were forced to endure.” Indeed, Elizabeth did open up the first Women’s Medical college in America. Her hard work and dedication to paving a way for women in medicine caused countless women of her time to branch out and pursue careers in medicine. In fact, Elizabeth’s own sister, Emily Blackwell, was so inspired by her sister that she became the third woman in the US to receive her MD. “To end our conversation, I want to ask you one last question. Are you happy with your life and all of the accomplishments that you have made?” Truly, I believe this is an important question. Was Elizabeth Blackwell proud of her achievements? Was she content with the life she had chosen? Or did she wish she had chosen a less demanding career? Truly, Elizabeth did go through many hardships, but I believe that she found the end cause to be worth the
Did you ever second guess your choice about a career in medicine because of those rejections?” The truth of the matter was that 29 medical colleges rejected Elizabeth Blackwell because of her gender. For this reason, she was advised by close male physician friends to either go to Paris to study medicine or disguise herself as a man during her years at the medical colleges. Yet, Elizabeth prevailed and was destined to become a female physician in America. With all certainty, I regard Elizabeth’s aspiration and desire as inspiring. Furthermore, I would ask Elizabeth questions about her home life and education. “So Ms. Blackwell, you were schooled at home and taught by countless tutors. In addition, your father was very liberal and encouraged all of his children, even the girls, to be heavily focused on education. Do you believe that either of these circumstances allowed you to be more free in your thoughts on societal rules and education?” Her career choice was radical for women of her time, as most women became teachers, governesses, or maids. Indeed, this may, in part, be due to Elizabeth’s enlightened …show more content…
You must have been very proud to have opened up a medical college for women, not unlike yourself, to go to get an accredited medical education without the harsh criticism and sexism that you were forced to endure.” Indeed, Elizabeth did open up the first Women’s Medical college in America. Her hard work and dedication to paving a way for women in medicine caused countless women of her time to branch out and pursue careers in medicine. In fact, Elizabeth’s own sister, Emily Blackwell, was so inspired by her sister that she became the third woman in the US to receive her MD. “To end our conversation, I want to ask you one last question. Are you happy with your life and all of the accomplishments that you have made?” Truly, I believe this is an important question. Was Elizabeth Blackwell proud of her achievements? Was she content with the life she had chosen? Or did she wish she had chosen a less demanding career? Truly, Elizabeth did go through many hardships, but I believe that she found the end cause to be worth the