Ann Preston
Personal Information
Born: 1813
Died: 1872
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: White
Education
1847-1849 apprentice to Dr. Nathaniel Moseley; 1851 Female's (later Women's) Medical College of Pennsylvania MD
Professional Life
Field of Study: Medicine
Institution/Corporation: Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania (no longer in operation)
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Clarkson Anti-Slavery Society
Awards & Achievements
Awards: none
Achievements: "1849 published a book of children's rhymes ""Cousin Ann's Stories;"" taught classes in women's health & hygiene before training as a doctor"
1st female dean of a medical school in the US (Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania (1866)
Campaigned for her students to be admitted to lectures at Philadelphia Hospital & Pennsylvania Hospital to get the best educational opportunities available
Wrote petitions & lectures for the Clarkson Anti-slavery Society
1849, published a book of children's rhymes, "Cousin Anne's Stories"
Was in the 1st class of the Female (later Women's) Medical College of Pennsylvania & graduated in 1851 at the age of 38
1861, opened a women's hospital where students could gain clinical experience
1863, opened a school of nursing