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Anandibai Joshi
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WHO WAS ANANDIBAI JOSHI?
Name: Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
Born: 1865
Died: 1887
Occupation: Doctor
Nationality: Indian
Anandibai was born in Kalyan and married at a young age. At just 14, she gave birth to her first child, who sadly passed away 10 days later. This heartbreaking loss became a turning point in her life and inspired her to pursue a career in medicine.
In 19th-century India, it would have been nearly impossible for a woman to study medicine without support — but her husband encouraged her to travel to America to pursue her education. Anandibai began her medical training at 19 and earned her MD on March 11, 1886, becoming the first Indian woman to qualify as a doctor. Tragically, she contracted tuberculosis and passed away before her 22nd birthday.
Born: 1865
Died: 1887
Occupation: Doctor
Nationality: Indian
Anandibai was born in Kalyan and married at a young age. At just 14, she gave birth to her first child, who sadly passed away 10 days later. This heartbreaking loss became a turning point in her life and inspired her to pursue a career in medicine.
In 19th-century India, it would have been nearly impossible for a woman to study medicine without support — but her husband encouraged her to travel to America to pursue her education. Anandibai began her medical training at 19 and earned her MD on March 11, 1886, becoming the first Indian woman to qualify as a doctor. Tragically, she contracted tuberculosis and passed away before her 22nd birthday.
In The Remarkablz Universe, Anandibai Joshi is no ordinary doctor — she is a science-powered superhero with the rare ability to regenerate life. Anandibai’s journey began with heartbreak. But in this alternate universe, the grief that once shaped her destiny unlocked something even greater: a mysterious force that granted her the power to heal any wound — no matter how deep. Anandibai can seal gashes with a touch, mend bones with a glance, and even revive those on the brink of death.
Superhero Backstory
Anandibai features in our card game, Black Hole — a science-powered twist on the classic game of Old Maid. In this version, players discover remarkable scientists and groundbreaking discoveries from history as they play. Scroll down to explore the artwork and card design.
We have packed a lot into our cards - from amazing imagined superpowers to biographical information and hidden treasures.
The background of this drawing is the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania.
Anandibai applied to the College and began her training in 1886. The Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania was founded in 1850, and was the second medical institution in the world established to train women in medicine to earn the M.D. degree.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
A doctor or physicians prevents, diagnoses, and treats various illnesses in order to improve a patients' health.
General Physicians (or GPs) are not specialists in a specific area, they are able to diagnose and treat general illnesses. Some of the things they do are: routine checkups, prescribing, maintain patient records, and more.
General Physicians (or GPs) are not specialists in a specific area, they are able to diagnose and treat general illnesses. Some of the things they do are: routine checkups, prescribing, maintain patient records, and more.
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What is a General Physician (GP)?
- You can read her disseration online - Anandibai's dissertation was on "Obstetrics among the Hindu Aryans." and you can find a transcription of Anandibai Joshee's thesis online. In 1886, she returned to India to practice medicine.
- Queen Victoria congratulated her on her graduation - Anandibai travelled to New York in 1883. She attended the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, one of the first in the world that accepted women. After Joshi was awarded her degree in medicine Queen Victoria wrote her a congratulatory message but what surprised Anandibai the most was the grand welcome upon her return to India, where the editor of the Kesari newspaper hailed her as "one of the greatest women of our modern era".
- There is a crater in Venus named after her - Venus has a number of craters which are named after women who have made contributions to their field. Anandibai is one of these women. The 34km diameter crater "Joshee" lies at latitude 5.5° N and longitude 288.8° E. It was named in 1997 by the International Astronomical Union. In total there are three craters that are named after Indian women who were supremely accomplished: the Joshee crater, the Jhirad crater, and the Medhavi crater.
General Physicians, or GPs, are doctors who treat a wide range of everyday health problems. Unlike specialists who focus on one area (like the heart or skin), GPs are trained to look at the whole body and provide overall care. They are often the first point of contact when someone feels unwell, and they help manage long-term health conditions.
Some of the things General Physicians do include:
Some of the things General Physicians do include:
- Conducting routine check-ups and physical exams
- Diagnosing common illnesses and conditions
- Prescribing medication and treatments
- Referring patients to specialists when needed
- Monitoring long-term conditions like asthma or diabetes
- Keeping and updating detailed patient health records
- Giving advice on healthy lifestyles and prevention
"..there is a growing need for Hindu lady doctors in India, and I volunteer to qualify myself for one." Anandibai Joshi
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