Rachel Littler Bodley

Biography

Rachel Littler Bodley was a dedicated medical educator whose life from 1831 to 1888 was marked by a passion for learning and a belief in the power of scientific understanding. As a respected leader at a time when women faced barriers in medicine, she inspired students through her emphasis on diligence, integrity, and compassionate care.

Her interment in Spring Grove Cemetery serves as a tribute to her enduring influence, reminding future generations of the bridges she helped build for women in the sciences and the compassionate spirit she brought to medical education.