"A Woman's Quest: The Life of Marie E. Zakrzewska, M.D." edited by Agnes C. Vietor, M.D. is a biography recounting the extraordinary life of Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewska, a pioneering woman in medicine, chronicling her determined fight to break gender barriers in the medical field and champion women's rights during a time when such advocacy was met with resistance. Beginning with Dr. Zakrzewska's personal reasons for sharing her experiences to inspire self-reliance in women, the story reveals her formative years in Berlin, sharing anecdotes from her childhood which shaped her ambitious character. Her path towards medicine, inspired by her mother's midwifery, is foreshadowed, hinting at the societal obstacles she would overcome to leave an enduring legacy for women in medicine.
A Woman's Quest: The life of Marie E. Zakrzewska, M.D.
By Marie E. (Marie Elizabeth) Zakrzewska
Witness one woman's inspiring battle against prejudice as she paves the way for future female doctors while fighting for equality in a male-dominated profession.
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About the AuthorMarie Elisabeth Zakrzewska was a Polish-American physician who made her name as a pioneering female doctor in the United States. As a Berlin native, she found great interest in medicine after assisting her mother, who worked as a midwife. Best known for the establishment of the New England Hospital for Women and Children, she opened doors to many women who were interested in the medical field and provided them with hands-on learning opportunities. Within the New England Hospital, she established the first general training school for nurses in America. Her drive and perseverance made the idea of women in medicine less daunting. She also initiated the creation of the first sand gardens for children in America.
Marie Elisabeth Zakrzewska was a Polish-American physician who made her name as a pioneering female doctor in the United States. As a Berlin native, she found great interest in medicine after assisting her mother, who worked as a midwife. Best known for the establishment of the New England Hospital for Women and Children, she opened doors to many women who were interested in the medical field and provided them with hands-on learning opportunities. Within the New England Hospital, she established the first general training school for nurses in America. Her drive and perseverance made the idea of women in medicine less daunting. She also initiated the creation of the first sand gardens for children in America.
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