Dr Elisabeth

Elizabeth had always wanted to be a doctor.

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in the USA.

At the end of her life in America Dr Blackwell founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children.

In the 19th century American hospitals were not interesed in having a woman doctor.

Dr Elizabeth Blackwell found a French hospital that offered her a job as a surgeon.

Elizabeth had an eye desease.

Dr Blackwell performed operations on children's eyes.

Elizabeth had nursed an elderly friend and that influenced her future career.

Elizabeth had suffered from the eye desease for many years.

Dr Elizabeth Blackwell is a well-known person in American medical world.