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Susan La Flesche Picotte
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  Susan La Flesche Picotte The first Native American to earn a medical degree in the United States, Susan La Flesche Picotte dedicated herself to the care of the Omaha tribal community to which she belonged. (more) Susan La Flesche Picotte American physician and reformer Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Susan-La-Flesche-Picotte Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Center for Rural Affairs - Biography of Susan LaFlesche Picotte Britannica Websites Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Susan La Flesche Picotte - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) Picotte, Susan L. - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Stephanie Triplett Stephanie Triplett is a freelance writer and academic editor based in Chicago. Stephanie Triplett Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 17, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Born: June 17, 1865, Omaha Reservation, present-day Nebraska, U.S. (Show more) Died: September 18, 1915, Walthill, Nebraska (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who was Susan La Flesche Picotte? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American to earn a medical degree in the United States. She dedicated herself to the care of the Omaha tribal community." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Where did Susan La Flesche Picotte pursue her medical education? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Susan La Flesche Picotte attended the Womanu2019s Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she graduated as valedictorian in 1889." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How is Susan La Flesche Picotteu2019s legacy remembered today? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Susan La Flesche Picotte established the first hospital on a reservation, the site of which became a national historic landmark in 1993. La Flesche Picotteu2019s life and work are detailed in the biography A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become Americau2019s First Indian Doctor (2016) and a 2020 PBS documentary short. In 2021 a life-size statue of La Flesche Picotte was installed in Lincoln, Nebraska." } } ] } Top Questions Who was Susan La Flesche Picotte? Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American to earn a medical degree in the United States. She dedicated herself to the care of the Omaha tribal community.

  Where did Susan La Flesche Picotte pursue her medical education? Susan La Flesche Picotte attended the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she graduated as valedictorian in 1889.

  How is Susan La Flesche Picotte’s legacy remembered today? Susan La Flesche Picotte established the first hospital on a reservation, the site of which became a national historic landmark in 1993. La Flesche Picotte’s life and work are detailed in the biography A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America’s First Indian Doctor (2016) and a 2020 PBS documentary short. In 2021 a life-size statue of La Flesche Picotte was installed in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  Susan La Flesche Picotte (born June 17, 1865, Omaha Reservation, present-day Nebraska, U.S.—died September 18, 1915, Walthill, Nebraska) was the first Native American to earn a medical degree in the United States. La Flesche Picotte dedicated herself to the care of the Omaha tribal community to which she belonged. She helped community members receive medical care, worked to implement public health measures, and advocated for the interests of Indigenous peoples. Near the end of her life, she founded the first private hospital located on reservation land. La Flesche was the youngest of four girls born to Joseph La Flesche (Iron ...(100 of 1061 words)

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