Education
Montoya completed her school education at the age of 12, and was not old enough for higher education, so her mother Soledad inspired her to start midwifery and obstetrics training.
Montoya completed her school education at the age of 12, and was not old enough for higher education, so her mother Soledad inspired her to start midwifery and obstetrics training.
She worked in Mexico City, later in Cuernavaca, Puebla and Veracruz. Everywhere she was slandered and defamed by local doctors. Eventually she requested and received help from President Diaz to gain entry into medical school.
Upon her request, President Diaz gave her his support once more, so that she could take the examination
When she received her Doctor of Medicine The Secretario de Gobernación (Secretary of the Interior) declared her doctor of surgery and obstetrics.
