Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
Fearful of mixing "irregular" medical ideas with the controversial mission of training women for medicine, the College adhered to then-standard teachings.
By 1880 the small school offered superior training by capable women and men.
Medical students conducting a dissection at the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1890.
Dr. Broomall's program in obstetrics, including pre-natal visits and deliveries at home, was outstanding.