Agnes Marshall Cowan
Scottish physician and medical missionary
Agnes Marshall Cowan (1870–1957) was a pioneering Scottish physician and medical missionary known for her work in China. She was one of the first women to graduate in medicine from the University of Edinburgh and dedicated much of her career to improving healthcare in Asia.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Agnes Marshall Cowan was born in 1870 in Scotland. She pursued her medical education at the University of Edinburgh, where she was part of the early cohort of female medical students. In July 1906, she graduated with a degree in medicine, becoming one of the first women to do so from the university.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her medical degree, Cowan embarked on a career as a medical missionary. She traveled to China, where she worked at Mukden Medical College in Mukden, now known as Shenyang, in Manchuria. Her work there involved both teaching and practicing medicine, significantly contributing to the development of healthcare services in the region.
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Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]
Cowan's contributions to medicine were multifaceted. She was instrumental in training local medical students and improving medical practices in the region. Her efforts helped lay the foundation for modern medical education and healthcare in China. Cowan's work was characterized by her dedication to improving public health and her commitment to serving underserved communities.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After many years of service in China, Cowan returned to Scotland. She continued to be involved in medical and missionary activities until her death in 1957. Her legacy is remembered for her pioneering role as a female physician and her significant contributions to medical education and healthcare in China.
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Burial[edit | edit source]
Agnes Marshall Cowan is buried in the Grange Cemetery in Edinburgh, where her grave is located alongside that of her husband, Sir John Cowan.
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