Medical Women’s National Association

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The Medical Women’s National Association was a pioneering American professional organization that advanced the interests, education, and public health contributions of women physicians in the early 20th century.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf medical organization
professional association
women’s organization
activity advocacy
continuing medical education
professional networking
public health initiatives
contributedTo expansion of educational opportunities for women in medicine
improvement of public health
professionalization of women physicians
country United States of America
surface form: United States
field medical education
medicine
public health
focus advancement of women in medicine
women physicians
hasMember woman physician
historicalPeriod 20th century
historicalSignificance pioneering organization for women physicians in the United States
inception early 20th century
location United States of America
surface form: United States
movement women’s professional movement
women’s rights in medicine
purpose advance the interests of women physicians
promote education of women physicians
support public health contributions of women physicians
scope national
sector nonprofit sector
targetAudience women medical students
women physicians in practice

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Rosalie Slaughter Morton memberOf Medical Women’s National Association