Anna Tomaszewicz-Dobrska facts for kids
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Anna Tomaszewicz-Dobrska
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| Born | 1854 Mława, Poland
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| Died | 1918 (aged 63–64) Warsaw
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| Occupation | Physician |
Anna Tomaszewicz-Dobrska (1854–1918) was a truly special person. She was the second Polish woman to become a doctor. Even more amazing, she was the very first female Polish doctor to actually work as a doctor in Poland! She earned her medical degree in 1877 in Zurich.
Becoming a Doctor
During her studies in Zurich, Anna worked hard. In her fifth year, she was an assistant to Professor Edward Hitzig. He was a German doctor who studied the brain and mind. Anna helped him at a special institute.
After finishing medical school, Anna worked for a short time in Berlin and Vienna. She wanted to practice medicine in her home country, Poland. However, she faced a big problem. She was not allowed to take the state exam in Poland. This exam was needed to get a license to practice medicine. She was also turned away from the Polish Society of Medicine. The reason was simply because she was a woman.
Practicing Medicine
Anna did not give up. She moved to St. Petersburg and took the state exam there. She passed it! This allowed her to practice medicine in the Polish Kingdom and Russia. She focused on women's health and helping children.
In 1882, a serious infection spread in Warsaw. Many women got sick after giving birth. To help, several special maternity shelters were opened. Anna was chosen to lead one of these shelters. It was called shelter number 2, and she managed it until 1911.
Anna made history in 1896. She was the first doctor in Warsaw to perform a Caesarean section. This is a special surgery to deliver a baby. It was a very important medical achievement at the time.
Other Contributions
Anna Tomaszewicz-Dobrska also helped start the Society of Polish Culture. This group worked to promote Polish culture and traditions. She was a pioneer not just in medicine, but also in supporting her country's heritage.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Tomaszewicz-Dobrska para niños
