Victoria Chung: A Doctor of Change

The inspiring true story of Victoria Chung (1897–1966), who pursued her dreams against all odds to become the first female Chinese-Canadian doctor.

Named for the city in which she was born, Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria Chung was the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Despite racist laws that initially prevented her from attending public school, and sexist attitudes that prevented many women from pursuing careers in the sciences, Victoria had an ambitious dream—to become a doctor and hel...