WOMEN PHYSICIAN GRADUATES AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MEXICO, DURING THE PORFIRIATO (1876 - 1910)

Abstract

This study profiles the first women who graduated as physicians in Mexico and analyzes their academic and
professional trajectories. During the period in Mexican history known as the Porfiriato, the National School of
Medicine admitted six women who would earn the degree of Medical Doctor: Matilde Montoya, Columba
Rivera, Guadalupe Sánchez, Soledad de Régules, Antonia L. Ursúa and Rosario Martínez. Dr. Martínez
finished her studies program in 1906, but did not receive her title until 1911. Regardless, she is included in the
universe of study because she was active in the same period as the others.