Safiye Ali's 127th Birthday

Google Dooles 01.02.2021 22:41  Date: February 2, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by guest artist , celebrates Turkish doctor, educator, author, and social reformer Safiye Ali who is widely credited as the nation’s first female doctor. Born on this day in 1884 in Istanbul in the Ottoman Empire , Ali dedicated herself to the improvement of women’s education on medical issues and fought tirelessly to protect the health of the country’s children. During an era when education was largely a male domain, Ali attended the American College for Girls in Istanbul, and there she set her sights on becoming a doctor. She then traveled to Germany on a scholarship to pursue a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Würzburg. A gifted student, Ali earned first place in the senior examination in medicine and graduated in 1921. With a specialization in gynecology and pediatrics, she returned to Istanbul and revolutionized her field when she opened her first clinic in 1923. In addition to treating patients, Ali led numerous impactful organizations like Süt Damlası , which worked to provide education and medical services to mothers and young children. Committed to the power of education, Ali wrote multiple books and eventually taught at the American College for Girls. It is here she once again made history, this time as the first female lecturer to provide a medical education to women. A testament to Ali’s renowned stature in the medical field, she also represented Turkey in numerous congresses across Europe. Happy birthday, Safiye Ali, and thank you for inspiring future generations of women to practice medicine. Location: , , Tags: , , ,