May Edward Chinn

May Edward Chinn (April 15, 1896 – December 1, 1980) was an American physician. She was the first African-American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now NYU School of Medicine, and the first African-American woman to intern at Harlem Hospital. Quotes Because I was of African descent, that unless I could afford to go to Europe for final 'polishing' in my music, I would probably end up singing in a cabaret in America. If I chose science, my chances were better for a good future. Chinn says, faculty told her External links Category:Physicians from Massachusetts Category:New York University alumni Category:Columbia University alumni Category:20th-century African-American women Category:1896 births Category:1980 deaths Category:Women born in the 19th century