Sayantani DasGupta

Meet the brilliant doctor whose groundbreaking invention has saved the lives of millions of babies! When Virginia Apgar went to medical school, there were very few women in her classes. Many people did not believe women could be successful doctors, and one professor even discouraged her from becoming a surgeon. But Virginia refused to let anyone else dictate her future. She pivoted to become an anesthesiologist and noticed that newborn babies were not getting the immediate medical attention they needed. So, she invented the Apgar score, a quick, simple test to check the health of babies the moment they are born. Today, doctors in hospitals all over the world still use her test! Part of the She Persisted chapter book series, this fascinating biography by physician and bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta brings Dr. Apgar's incredible medical journey to life. Complete with illustrations and an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, this book proves that with curiosity and determination, you can change the world. Discover how one woman's persistence revolutionized medicine forever!