Artishia Gilbert
Artishia Garcia Gilbert (1868–1904) (also known as Artishia Gilbert-Wilkerson) was an African American physician who was likely the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Pronunciation
Artishia: /ɑːrˈtɪʃə/ Gilbert: /ˈɡɪlbərt/
Etymology
The name Artishia is of unknown origin. Gilbert is a surname of Norman-French origin, derived from Giselbert, which means "bright pledge".
Education
After earning her undergraduate and master's degree in Kentucky, Gilbert earned her medical degree in Washington, D.C..
Career
While continuing her education, Gilbert taught at her alma mater. Upon obtaining her license, she both continued to teach and practiced medicine in Louisville.
Related Terms
- African American
- Physician
- Medicine
- Kentucky
- Undergraduate degree
- Master's degree
- Medical degree
- Washington, D.C.
- Alma mater
- Louisville
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artishia Gilbert
- Wikipedia's article - Artishia Gilbert
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