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Petticoat Surgeon

Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen was one of the pioneer women in American medicine. When she announced that she wanted to become a surgeon, her parents did not approve and wouldn't fund her schooling. Bertha worked odd jobs to earn money for her education. In 1888, she graduated with a degree in medicine and began her illustrious career as an obstetrician, gynecologist, surgeon, teacher, and women's health advocate.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780405128646
  • Genres
  • biography, memoir
  • Release date
  • 1980