Artishia Gilbert

Biography

Artishia Garcia Gilbert (1868–1904) (also known as Artishia Gilbert-Wilkerson) was an African-American physician who was likely the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. state of Kentucky. After earning her undergraduate and master's degrees in Kentucky, Gilbert earned her medical degree in Washington, D.C. While continuing her education, Gilbert taught at her alma mater and upon obtaining her license continued to both teach and practice medicine in Louisville.

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