Mary Spackman
American physician, first female graduate of Howard Medical School
About Mary Spackman
Lived 1839 – 1904 (aged 64). Mary Spackman was an American physician.
Mary Spackman (born in Maryland, US) was the first female medical student to graduate from Howard University in 1872.
Mary Spackman applied for a licence to practice medicine and for consultation privileges from the Medical Society of the District of Columbia in 1872 but was rejected because she was a woman, in 1874 she joined with another recent graduate Mary Almera Parsons to petition for a licence to practice medicine.
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Who was Mary Spackman?
American physician, first female graduate of Howard Medical School
When was Mary Spackman born?
Mary Spackman was born on 13 December 1839 in Maryland.
When did Mary Spackman die?
Mary Spackman died on 26 May 1904 in Washington, D.C..
What was Mary Spackman's occupation?
Mary Spackman was a physician.
What nationality was Mary Spackman?
Mary Spackman was American.
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