Later life
During her time in Glasgow, she shared a house with Elizabeth Margaret Pace at 7 Newton Place until the latter's marriage in 1908. McLaren died in Crail in 1945. [3]
Alice Janet McLaren | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1860 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 1945 (aged 78–79) |
| Alma mater | London School of Medicine for Women |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Years active | 1890 - |
| Known for | Medicine |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Obstetrics |
Dr Alice McLaren (1860 - 1945) was a Scottish medical doctor, gynecologist, suffragist and advocate for women's health and women's rights. She was the first woman medical practitioner in Glasgow. [1]
McLaren was born in Edinburgh to William Cunningham McLaren and Maria Amelia Wilson, and was the last of six siblings. She graduated with first class honours in Medicine from University of London in 1893. [2] [3] McLaren trained at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The British Medical Journal's obituary of McLaren noted that she was the first woman gynecologist in Glasgow. [3] During her career, she worked in a number of institutions, including:
McLaren was a fellow of the Glasgow Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. [4] In 1902, she was involved in founding the Glasgow Women's Private Hospital alongside Elizabeth Margaret Pace. [5]
During her time in Glasgow, she shared a house with Elizabeth Margaret Pace at 7 Newton Place until the latter's marriage in 1908. McLaren died in Crail in 1945. [3]
McLaren was a founder member of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Association for Women's Suffrage. [6]
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