Emily Barringer
Emily Barringer
Emily Barringer (Template:IPA-en) was a pioneering physician and suffragist in the United States. She was the first woman to serve as an ambulance surgeon in New York City and was a prominent advocate for women's rights in the medical field.
Etymology
The name Emily is of Latin origin and means "industrious" or "striving". The surname Barringer is of German origin and means "mountain ranger".
Biography
Emily Barringer was born on April 27, 1876, in Connecticut. She graduated from Cornell University in 1897 and then attended the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she earned her medical degree in 1901.
In 1902, Barringer became the first woman to serve as an ambulance surgeon in New York City, working for the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. She was also a founding member of the American Women's Hospitals Service, which provided medical care to women and children in war-torn areas during World War I.
Barringer was a strong advocate for women's rights, particularly in the medical field. She fought for equal opportunities for women in medicine and was instrumental in the establishment of the American Medical Women's Association.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine.
- Suffragist: An advocate for the extension of voting rights, particularly to women.
- Ambulance Surgeon: A physician who provides emergency medical treatment, often in an ambulance.
- American Women's Hospitals Service: An organization that provides medical care to women and children in war-torn areas.
- American Medical Women's Association: A professional organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women's health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emily Barringer
- Wikipedia's article - Emily Barringer
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