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October 6, 1955 · Transplant Surgery, Research & Health Equity

She Opened Transplant Surgery to Black Women

Dr. Velma Scantlebury became the first Black woman transplant surgeon in the United States and widened access to organ transplantation.

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Then

Black women faced racial and gender barriers throughout surgical training and leadership.

Now

Scantlebury combined transplant surgery with research, patient education, and mentorship.

Next

Better transplant care requires trust, fair access, donation, and a diverse medical workforce.

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