Tag: 610.92 (Biography of medical professionals)
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A new book by Walter Curry celebrates Dr. Matilda Evans, South Carolina’s first Black woman physician and founder of Columbia’s first Black-owned hospital.
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Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs, MUSC’s first Black woman medical graduate, shared her inspiring journey at the 2024 commencement. Learn about her groundbreaking career and lasting impact on global health and community service.
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Dr. Marcus Martin made history as the first Black resident in UC’s emergency medicine program and later led UVA’s first emergency medicine department. Learn about his inspiring journey and legacy.
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Sophia Jones made history as the first Black woman medical graduate from the University of Michigan, pioneering Black healthcare advocacy and public health education.
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