Wednesday’s Woman in History - Helen B. Taussig
Wednesday's Woman in History Helen B. Taussig was born in
Cambridge, MA (1898). Struggling with severe
dyslexia and hearing loss in her
early years did not keep her from pursuing a medical degree. While 'special
student' status afforded to female students allowed her to attend some courses
at Harvard and Boston University, she chose to pursue a complete medical degree
at Johns Hopkins University.
After receiving her M.D. in 1927...








