Anna Honzáková facts for kids
Anna Honzáková (born November 16, 1875, died October 13, 1940) was a very important Czech doctor. She made history by becoming the first woman to graduate as a doctor from the Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague. This happened on March 17, 1902.
She was also the third Czech woman to earn a doctor's certificate. However, the first two, Bohuslava Kecková and Anna Bayerová, studied in Switzerland. Their doctorates were not recognized in their home country. Anna Honzáková was special because she earned her degree in her own country.
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Who Was Anna Honzáková?
Anna Honzáková was a pioneering doctor who broke barriers for women in medicine. Her journey was not easy, but she paved the way for future female doctors in the Czech Republic.
Her Path to Becoming a Doctor
When Anna Honzáková first wanted to study medicine, women were not fully allowed. She could attend lectures at the university but was not allowed to take the exams. After five years, the rules changed. She was then allowed to take all the exams for the subjects she had been studying. This allowed her to finally earn her medical degree.
Working as a Doctor
After she graduated, Anna Honzáková worked with Charles Maydl. He was a very important doctor who started Czech surgery. She worked for him without pay to gain experience. When he passed away, she could not find a job at a public hospital.
Because of this, Anna Honzáková opened her own private clinic. It was a special clinic for women's health. She worked there for 35 years until she died. She also worked as a doctor for the Minerva Grammar School.
Her Legacy
Anna Honzáková did many other important things. She wrote a book about another pioneering woman doctor, Anna Bayerová. She also wrote a publication with Klementina Hanušová about how to protect children from tuberculosis. This was a serious illness at the time.
She also started a special fund to help sick and poor women. This showed her dedication to helping others. A special plaque was placed on the house where she worked in Moráni, Prague. It honors her contributions to medicine.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Honzáková para niños
