Edith Schuman, M.D.
First Female Intern, Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Schuman was the first female intern at the Indiana University School of Medicine (1933-1935). She was well known during her years at the Medical School for making house calls in the neighborhoods surrounding the medical campus to deliver babies.
During World War II, Schuman served as Chief Medical Officer for the Army Specialized Training Corps. She later served as a physician at the Indiana University Student Health Center, where she played a role in the development of the center. Dr. Schuman also occasionally taught courses, including a marriage course designed by the famed Dr. Kinsey.
Indiana University Bloomington offers the Edith Schuman Award in her honor. The award is given for academic excellence and significant contributions to the Sports Medicine Program for women's athletics. Schuman died October 5, 2007.
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