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Women's Anatomy Class 1890

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.

USA - The Anatomy Class, 1890

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.

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