A Century of Women Deans

The leaders shown here shaped academic medicine, clinical care and research during their time as deans of WMCP. They contributed to making Philadelphia a pioneering center for health sciences and in establishing WMCP as a leader in higher education for women.

 
Ann Preston, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1866-1872

Ann Preston
1866-1872

Emeline Horton Cleveland, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1872-1874

Emeline Horton Cleveland
1872-1874

Rachel Bodley, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1874-1888

Rachel Bodley
1874-1888

Clara Marshall, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1888-1917

Clara Marshall
1888-1917

 
Martha Tracy, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1917-1940

Martha Tracy
1917-1940

Margaret Craighill, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1940-1946

Margaret Craighill
1940-1946

Marion Spencer Fay, Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Dean 1946-1963

Marion Spencer Fay
1946-1963

 

 
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