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Women have always been healers. To join the ranks of professional physicians, women had to overcome obstacles and fight to practice medicine. Explore the lives of a selection of America’s remarkable women physicians.

Dr. Tenley E. Albright, a White female wearing a pearl necklace and a flower in her hair.
Dr. Hattie Elizabeth Alexander, a White female in a lab coat next to a microscope and stack of petri dishes.
Dr. Virginia M. Alexander, a female in a lab coat writing at a desk with bookshelves behind her.
Dr. Ethel D. Allen, an African American female wearing pearl necklaces.
Dr. Dorothy Hansine Andersen, a White female in a lab coat holding papers posing for her portrait.
Dr. Jean R. Anderson, a White female wearing a bolero with a blue button down shirt.
Dr. Kathryn Dorothy Duncan Anderson, a White female posing in front of x-rays & radiology equipment.
Dr. Marcia Angell, a White female in a dark suit jacket and pearls with bookshelves behind her.
Dr. Kathleen R. Annette, an American Indian female smiling in front of the American flag.
Dr. Vivia Belle Appleton, a White female in a silk blouse posing for her portrait.
Dr. Linda Susan Aranaydo, an American Indian in a dark shirt smiling for her portrait.
Dr. Carol A. Aschenbrener, a White female woman with glasses in a dark suit jacket.
Dr. Linda S. Austin, a White female smiling and standing with her arms crossed in a dark jacket.
Dr. Mary Ellen Avery, a smiling, White elderly female in professional attire and glasses.
Dr. Emily Partridge Bacon, a White female in a blouse and skirt standing outdoors near shrubs.
Dr. S. Josephine Baker, a White female in a shirt, tie, and suit jacket posing for her portrait. Signed photo.
Dr. Barbara Barlow, an elderly White female in a dark jacket and glasses posing for her portrait.
Dr. Emily Dunning Barringer, a White female in a collared blouse writing a letter at a desk.
Dr. Doris Gorka Bartuska, a White female in a lab coat posing with a four-headed microscope.
Dr. Barbara Bates, a White female with short hair smiling for her portrait.
Dr. Patricia E. Bath, an African American female in professional attire posing on a wicker chair with a blue background.
Dr. Constance Urciolo Battle, a White female with short hair in professional attire posing on a marble staircase.
Dr. Leona Baumgartner, a female posing in a room with a globe, JFK's portrait, and the American flag.
Dr. Lillian M. Beard, an African American female in a red suit with black lapels smiling for her portrait.
Dr. G. Valerie Beckles-Neblett, a smiling African American female in a red suit jacket with black lapels.
Dr. Regina Benjamin, a smiling female with short hair in professional attire.
Dr. Alice Bennett, a posing in a graduation cap and gown. Inscription reads: F. Gutekunst Philadelphia.
Dr. Michelle Anne Bholat, a smiling female with dark hair in a suit and a red background.
Dr. Grete L. Bibring, a White female in a collared blouse gazing to her right.
Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, an African American female in a lab coat holding a stethoscope in front of a sculpture.
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