Clara Swain
Clara Swain (Template:IPA-en) was a pioneering medical missionary and physician who is known for being the first professional female medical doctor to travel to India and provide medical care to women there.
Etymology
The name Clara is of Latin origin and means "clear, bright, famous". The surname Swain is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn" which means "boy" or "servant".
Early Life and Education
Clara Swain was born on July 18, 1834, in Elmira, New York. She was one of the first women to be admitted to the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, from where she graduated in 1869.
Career
After her graduation, Clara Swain was appointed by the Woman's Union Missionary Society to go to India as a medical missionary. She arrived in Bareilly, India, in 1870 and started her medical work among the women there. She established the first hospital for women in India, which later became the Clara Swain Hospital.
Legacy
Clara Swain's work in India paved the way for other female medical missionaries and doctors. Her contributions to the field of medicine and missionary work are recognized worldwide.
Related Terms
- Medical Missionary
- Physician
- Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Woman's Union Missionary Society
- Clara Swain Hospital
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clara Swain
- Wikipedia's article - Clara Swain
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