Dr. Ogino Ginko's 171st Birthday

Google Dooles 03.04.2022 21:45  Date: April 4, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 171st Birthday of Dr. Ogino Ginko, the first woman to become licensed to practice Western medicine in Japan. As the first female to attend Kojuin, a private medical school for men, she opened the door for women to attend prestigious medical schools in Japan. Her decision to go into the medical field was spurred by the prejudice she experienced as a female patient. She never gave up despite the hurdles she faced. After graduating from medical school in 1882, the government initially refused to let her take the medical licensing exam. Dr. Ginko petitioned multiple times over the course of two years before women were finally allowed to take the test. After getting licensed, she opened an OB/GYN clinic in Tokyo that specialized in providing safe, non-judgmental care for women. Outside of medicine,she also advocated for women in Japan to gain the right to vote. Today’s Doodle artwork celebrates Dr. Ginko’s legacy and her commitment to gender equality in Japan. Location: Tags: , , , ,