May Edward Chinn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

May Edward Chinn

African-American physician

Date of Birth: 15-Apr-1896

Place of Birth: Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 01-Dec-1980

Profession: physician, pianist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

May Edward Chinn (April 15, 1896 - December 1, 1980) was an African-American woman physician.
She was the first African-American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College and the first African-American woman to intern at Harlem Hospital.
In her private practice, she provided care for patients who would not otherwise receive treatment.
She was a strong advocate of early cancer screening.