Search The Bertha Van Hoosen, Michigan Petticoat Surgeon Database
Narrative of the life of a pioneer physician in the Midwest
Description
Born on a farm near the town of Rochester, Michigan, Bertha Van Hoosen was the daughter of a Dutch Canadian farmer. This database is the narrative of her life in late nineteenth century Michigan. She describes attending college and medical school at the University of Michigan, her career at the Women's Hospital in Detroit, and her practice in Chicago as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She also includes her experiences teaching anatomy and embryology at the Northwestern University Women's Medical School. For researchers wishing to better understand the life of an early pioneer in the Midwest, this is an enlightening and informative narrative.
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