The first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. was Elizabeth Blackwell. In 1849, she graduated from Geneva Medical College in New York, overcoming significant barriers in a male-dominated field. Her achievement was groundbreaking, paving the way for future generations of women in medicine. Blackwell faced discrimination and skepticism during her education and early career but went on to advocate for women’s rights in the medical profession. She established the London School of Medicine for Women, further supporting women’s access to medical education and inspiring systemic changes within the healthcare field.