Nina Braunwald

Dr. Nina Braunwald was the first female cardiothoracic surgeon, and she set up the first cardiothoracic program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She designed and implemented the first prosthetic mitral valve. More than just training wonderful surgeons, she also inspired many women to begin a career in medicine.

Learn more:

https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_41.html

-Violet