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Marie Bernadette Lucas

1875 - 1935
Pediatric Medicine
USA USA

Personal Information

Born: 1875

Died: 1935

Country of Birth: USA

Nationality: USA

Ethnicity: Black

Education

Miner Normal School; Howard University Medical School MD 1914

Professional Life

Field of Study: Pediatric Medicine

Institution/Corporation: Howard University Hospital

Degrees & Memberships: Member: founding chairwoman of the Harriet Tubman Branch of the Red Cross; Public School community Center Council

Awards & Achievements

Awards: none

Achievements: one of the first African-American women doctors in Washington D.C; examining doctor for the Teachers Benefit & Annuity Association

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