1894-1975
Dr. Mildred Gregory practiced pediatrics in Newark and was Medical Director of Babies’ Hospital from 1949-1957. She was one of the first woman diplomates on the American Board of Pediatrics.
Mildred was raised in Newark, living at 21 Roseville Ave.
Mildred graduated Barringer in Jan 1912, Wellesley College and taught at Skidmore College until 1924. Then, she attended Columbia College of Physicians graduating in 1928. Mildred interned at City Hospital and then completed a Residency at Babies Hospital, both in Newark.
Other than her medical work, she was active in the YM/YMCA and Essex County Clinic for Retarded Children.
The Journal of the American Medical Society wrote, “a quiet unassuming woman beloved by her patients and with an outstanding professional ability.”
Bibliography
“Mildred Gregory M.D.” Journal of the American Medical Society, 1984, pg. 776
Columbia College of Physicians Announcements, 1928
G-28, Gregory, Mildred, Dr., Newark News Morgue, Newark Library
“Dr. Mildred Gregory, Directed Hospital, 80” Star Ledger Jan 7, 1975
“High school notes” Newark News Dec 18, 1909
“Events Social and Personal” Newark News Sept 21, 1912