May Edward Chinn
African-American physician (1896-1980) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 84
May Edward Chinn was an American physician. She was the first African-American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now NYU School of Medicine, and the first African-American woman to intern at Harlem Hospital.
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In her private practice, she provided care for black patients who would not otherwise receive treatment in white facilities. She was also a strong advocate of early cancer screening.
Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1980 · aged 84
