Saturday 10 March 2012

Sophia Jex-Blake

Sophia Jex-Blake is another pioneering Edinburgh based doctor deserving of more recognition.



Sophia Jex-Blake was a leading campaigner for the admission of women into medical schools, founder of two medical schools and the now closed Bruntsfield women's hospital. Jex-Blake fought hard throughout her life for women to have the right to train and practice as doctors.

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