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Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn an M.D. degree in the U.S. in 1964. She was inspired by her aunt's care for sick neighbors to enter the medical field. Despite facing racism, she served her community and paved the way for more African American women to become doctors. Were you aware that in 1964 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman in the United States to earn a Doctor of Medicine, M.D., degree, and get her medical book published. Dr. Crumpler grew up in Delaware and was inspired by her aunt, who always cared for sick neighbors, to enter the medical field. She practiced in Boston briefly, and after the Civil War ended in 1865, she worked with the Freedmen's Bureau and community groups. Dr. Crumpler continued to serve her community even though she experienced intense racism in the post-war South. Her passion for treating and caring for others paved the way for more African American women to be admitted to M.D. programs. Were you aware that in 1964 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman in the United States to earn a Doctor of Medicine, M.D., degree, and get her medical book published. Dr. Crumpler grew up in Delaware and was inspired by her aunt, who always cared for sick neighbors, to enter the medical field. She practiced in Boston briefly, and after the Civil War ended in 1865, she worked with the Freedmen's Bureau and community groups. Dr. Crumpler continued to serve her community even though she experienced intense racism in the post-war South. Her passion for treating and caring for others paved the way for more African American women to be admitted to M.D. programs.