James Derham

For the American diplomat, see James M. Derham.
James Derham
Born(1762-05-02)May 2, 1762
Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania
Died1802?
Known forFirst African American physician

James Derham (also known as James Durham; May 2, 1762 – 1802?) was an American physician and emancipated slave who was the first African American to formally practice medicine in the United States. Despite practicing medicine he never received an M.D. degree.

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