In 1864, Dr. Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn an MD degree in the U.S.
She practiced in Boston, moved to VA after the Civil War, caring for freed slaves. In 1883, she published the Book of Medical Discourses – medical advice for women and children.
In 1864, Dr. Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn an MD degree in the U.S.
She practiced in Boston, moved to VA after the Civil War, caring for freed slaves. In 1883, she published the Book of Medical Discourses – medical advice for women and children.