This is a list of the first qualified female physician to practice in each country, where that is known. Many, if not all, countries have had female physicians since time immemorial; however, modern systems of qualification have often commenced as male only, whether de facto or de jure. This lists the first women physicians in modern countries. The dates given in parentheses below are the dates the women graduated from medical school.
Africa
Americas
Asia
Nepal: Bethel Fleming (born in the United States) is considered the first Western female physician to practice in the country.
Europe
Oceania
See also List of first female pharmacists by country List of first women dentists by country Women in dentistry Women in medicine
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