January 23 – On This Day in Medical History
Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with January 23.
• January 23: Observed as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight issues specifically impacting women’s clinical care.
• January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman in the U.S. to receive an M.D. degree after graduating first in her class from Geneva Medical College.
Elizabeth Blackwell graduates as the first woman M.D. in the U.S.
January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell graduates from Geneva Medical College, becoming the first woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree.
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