Susan McKinney Steward
Susan McKinney Steward
Susan McKinney Steward (pronounced: soo-zan mckin-nee stew-ard) was an American physician and the first African American woman to earn a medical degree in New York State, and the third in the United States.
Etymology
The name Susan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "lily" or "rose". The surname McKinney is of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning "son of the fair hero". The surname Steward is of Old English origin, meaning "house guardian".
Early Life
Susan Smith McKinney was born on March 18, 1847, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the seventh of ten children born to Sylvanus Smith, a successful farmer and landowner, and his wife, Ann Springsteel, a member of the Shinnecock Indian tribe.
Education
In 1867, Susan Smith McKinney enrolled in the New York Medical College for Women, a homeopathic institution, where she graduated as valedictorian in 1870.
Career
After graduation, she started a private practice in Brooklyn and later co-founded the Brooklyn Women's Homeopathic Hospital and Dispensary. In 1892, she was appointed to the faculty of Wilberforce University in Ohio, where she served as head of the Department of Hygiene and Physical Culture and resident physician.
Personal Life
In 1874, she married the Rev. William G. McKinney. After his death, she married Theophilus Gould Steward, a chaplain in the U.S. Army, in 1896.
Legacy
Susan McKinney Steward's legacy continues to inspire many in the field of medicine. Her dedication to providing medical care to underserved communities and her commitment to education are remembered and celebrated.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Susan McKinney Steward
- Wikipedia's article - Susan McKinney Steward
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