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'''Anna Maria Gove''' (1867–1948) was an American physician and educator. She was one of the first women to practice medicine in [[North Carolina]] and served as the resident physician and professor of hygiene at the [[North Carolina College for Women]] (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro) for over 30 years.
== Anna Maria Gove ==


== Early life and education ==
[[File:Anna_Maria_Gove.jpg|thumb|right|Anna Maria Gove]]
Gove was born in [[Newburyport, Massachusetts]] in 1867. She attended the [[Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania]], one of the first medical schools in the world established to grant degrees to women. She graduated in 1892 and completed her internship at the [[New England Hospital for Women and Children]].


== Career ==
'''Anna Maria Gove''' (July 6, 1867 – January 28, 1948) was a pioneering American physician and educator. She was one of the first female doctors in the United States and made significant contributions to the field of [[public health]] and [[medical education]].
In 1893, Gove moved to [[Greensboro, North Carolina]] to become the resident physician and professor of hygiene at the newly established North Carolina College for Women. She was instrumental in promoting health and hygiene among the students and staff, and she played a key role in managing the college's response to the [[1918 influenza pandemic]].


Gove also maintained a private medical practice in Greensboro and was one of the first women to practice medicine in North Carolina. She was a member of the [[American Medical Association]] and the [[North Carolina Medical Society]].
=== Early Life and Education ===
Anna Maria Gove was born in [[Whitefield, New Hampshire]]. She was the daughter of Maria and George Sullivan Gove. Her early education was completed in local schools, and she later attended the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] for a brief period before transferring to the [[Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania]], where she earned her medical degree in 1892.


== Legacy ==
=== Medical Career ===
Gove's contributions to the college and the field of medicine are recognized by the Anna M. Gove Student Health Center, which was named in her honor in 1953. The center continues to provide health services to students at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
After completing her medical degree, Gove interned at the New England Hospital for Women and Children in [[Boston, Massachusetts]]. She then traveled to [[Europe]] to further her studies in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]], and [[Berlin]], [[Germany]]. Upon returning to the United States, she began her career as a physician and educator.


== References ==
In 1893, Gove joined the faculty of the [[State Normal and Industrial School for Women]] in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], which later became the [[University of North Carolina at Greensboro]]. She served as the school's resident physician and was instrumental in developing its health services.
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== External links ==
=== Contributions to Public Health ===
* [http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/ui] University of North Carolina at Greensboro Digital Collections: Anna M. Gove Collection
Gove was a strong advocate for public health and preventive medicine. She worked tirelessly to improve sanitation and health conditions in the community. Her efforts included organizing health clinics and educational programs to promote hygiene and disease prevention.


[[Category:American women physicians]]
=== Legacy ===
[[Category:People from Newburyport, Massachusetts]]
Anna Maria Gove's contributions to medicine and education were recognized during her lifetime and continue to be honored today. The Gove Student Health Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is named in her honor, reflecting her lasting impact on the institution and its students.
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[[Category:Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania alumni]]
== Related Pages ==
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* [[Public health]]
* [[Medical education]]
* [[Women in medicine]]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 15 February 2025

Anna Maria Gove[edit]

Anna Maria Gove

Anna Maria Gove (July 6, 1867 – January 28, 1948) was a pioneering American physician and educator. She was one of the first female doctors in the United States and made significant contributions to the field of public health and medical education.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Anna Maria Gove was born in Whitefield, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Maria and George Sullivan Gove. Her early education was completed in local schools, and she later attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a brief period before transferring to the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she earned her medical degree in 1892.

Medical Career[edit]

After completing her medical degree, Gove interned at the New England Hospital for Women and Children in Boston, Massachusetts. She then traveled to Europe to further her studies in Vienna, Austria, and Berlin, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, she began her career as a physician and educator.

In 1893, Gove joined the faculty of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina, which later became the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She served as the school's resident physician and was instrumental in developing its health services.

Contributions to Public Health[edit]

Gove was a strong advocate for public health and preventive medicine. She worked tirelessly to improve sanitation and health conditions in the community. Her efforts included organizing health clinics and educational programs to promote hygiene and disease prevention.

Legacy[edit]

Anna Maria Gove's contributions to medicine and education were recognized during her lifetime and continue to be honored today. The Gove Student Health Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is named in her honor, reflecting her lasting impact on the institution and its students.

Related Pages[edit]