Maud Chadburn facts for kids
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Maud Mary Chadburn
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| Born | 9 March 1868 |
| Died | 24 April 1957 (aged 89) |
| Education | Milton Mount College University College, London London School of Medicine for Women |
| Known for | Co-founder of South London Hospital for Women and Children |
| Relatives | Rev James Chadburn (Father) Grace Chadburn(née Tetley)(Mother) |
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| Profession | Surgeon |
| Institutions | Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital Women's Settlement Hospital Marie Curie Hospital London Association of the Medical Women's Federation South London Hospital for Women and Children |
Maud Mary Chadburn CBE (born March 9, 1868 – died April 24, 1957) was a very important surgeon in the United Kingdom. She was one of the first women to become a surgeon there. Maud Chadburn also helped create the South London Hospital for Women and Children in 1912. She started it with another surgeon, Eleanor Davies-Colley.
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Early Life and Family
Maud Chadburn was born in Middlesbrough, England. Her father, Reverend James Chadburn, was a Christian minister. Her mother was Grace Chadburn.
By 1881, her family had moved to Kent. Maud had two younger sisters and one younger brother. Her sister Grace became a skilled embroiderer. Her brother George became an artist.
Maud's Education Journey
Maud Chadburn went to Milton Mount College. This school was mainly for the daughters of Christian ministers. However, other students could also attend.
After that, she studied at University College, London. She also attended the London School of Medicine for Women. This school was very important for women who wanted to become doctors.
Becoming a Doctor
Maud Chadburn worked hard to earn her medical qualifications.
- In 1893, she became a Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries. This allowed her to practice medicine.
- In 1894, she earned her Bachelor of Medicine degree from the University of London.
- She continued her studies and became a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1898.
- In 1899, she also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Newspapers like The Times even printed her name on their pass lists. This showed she had successfully completed her exams.
Maud's Medical Career
Maud Chadburn held many important jobs in hospitals. She worked at the Royal Free Hospital. There, she was an assistant anaesthetist, helping patients with pain relief during surgery. She also managed the museum and kept surgical records.
Earlier, she worked at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital. She started as a House Surgeon and clinical assistant. Later, she became a surgeon there from 1903 to 1922. She also spent many years as a senior obstetrician, helping women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Maud Chadburn also worked at the Women's Settlement Hospital in Canning Town. She was the chairman of the Cancer Research Committee for the Marie Curie Hospital. She also led the London Association of the Medical Women's Federation.
Starting a Hospital for Women
In 1912, Maud Chadburn did something amazing. She co-founded the South London Hospital for Women and Children. This hospital was in Clapham Common, London. It was special because it treated only women and children.
What made this hospital truly unique was that it always had an all-woman staff. This meant all the doctors, nurses, and other workers were women. It was also known as the South London Hospital for Women.
Maud Chadburn was part of a group of pioneering women surgeons. These women often worked together in hospitals run by women. This helped them build their careers and reputations.
Maud's Personal Life
Maud Chadburn never married. However, she adopted three children. Her adopted daughter later wrote that Maud always remembered her own difficult childhood. This made her very caring towards her adopted children. Maud also pursued all her medical studies on her own.
Remembering Maud Chadburn
Even today, Maud Chadburn is remembered. Near where the South London Hospital for Women and Children used to be in Clapham, there is a road named 'Maud Chadburn Place.' The hospital closed in 1984. The building was then turned into a supermarket and flats.
