Wall Clock (Dr. Eliza Ann Grier)

Dr. Grier became the first African American woman to hold a medical license in Georgia.

Dr. Eliza Ann Grier was an exceptional American physician and a trailblazer in her field. Here are the key highlights of her remarkable life:

Early Life and Education:

Born in 1864 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Eliza Ann Grier was an emancipated slave.
She studied teaching at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, alternating between studying and working to afford her tuition fees.
In 1891, she graduated from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania after seven years of hard work.
Medical Career and Achievements:

After graduating, Grier moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she became the first African American woman to hold a medical license in the state.
She set up a private practice specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
Grier challenged the status quo, saying, “Why should I not get the fee myself?” when she observed white doctors benefiting from the work of Black women during childbirth.
Unfortunately, due to illness, she had to stop practicing just three years after opening her practice.
Legacy and Impact:

Dr. Eliza Ann Grier’s determination and courage paved the way for future generations of Black women in medicine.
She remains an inspiring figure who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing her passion for healing and helping others