Marion Gilchrist (doctor)
Marion Gilchrist | |
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Marion Gilchrist in 1894 | |
| Born | 5 February 1864 Bothwell, Scotland |
| Died | 7 September 1952 (aged 88) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Hamilton Academy Queen Margaret College (Glasgow) University of Glasgow |
| Occupation(s) | Medical doctor, suffrage activist |
| Known for | first female graduate of the University of Glasgow first woman to graduate with an MB and CH from a Scottish university Marion Gilchrist Prize |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | general practice ophthalmology |
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Marion Gilchrist (5 February 1864 – 7 September 1952) was the first female graduate of the University of Glasgow, one of the first two women to qualify in medicine from a Scottish university; and a leading activist in the Women's suffrage Movement in Scotland. In recognition of her achievements she has been honoured in a number of ways.