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It Happened at Michigan: The First Women to Break Barriers at Michigan Medicine

March 23, 2026
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In 1870, the University of Michigan made a groundbreaking decision to admit women to its medical school. The first students faced significant challenges and resistance, yet still went on to shape the future of medicine. Read more to discover how their stories helped shape the future of medicine.

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