Emily Winifred Dickson
Emily Winifred Dickson | |
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Born | 13 July 1866 |
Died | 1944 |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Surgeon |
Known for | First female Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
Emily Winifred Dickson (13 July 1866 – 1944) was an Irish surgeon and the first female Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She was a pioneering figure in the field of medicine and a trailblazer for women in the medical profession.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Emily Winifred Dickson was born in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, on 13 July 1866. She was the daughter of Thomas Alexander Dickson, a physician, and Emily Dickson. She attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where she excelled in her studies and graduated with a degree in medicine.
Medical Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her education, Dickson began her medical career at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, where she worked as an assistant master. She later became the first woman to be appointed as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1893. This achievement marked a significant milestone in the history of women in medicine.
Dickson's work primarily focused on obstetrics and gynecology, and she was known for her dedication to improving women's health care. She also worked at the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital and the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Emily Winifred Dickson's contributions to the field of medicine and her role as a pioneer for women in the profession have left a lasting legacy. She paved the way for future generations of female doctors and surgeons, breaking down barriers and challenging societal norms.
Death[edit | edit source]
Emily Winifred Dickson passed away in 1944 in Dublin, Ireland.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Rotunda Hospital
- Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital
- National Maternity Hospital, Dublin
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
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