In the mid-1860s, the medical profession is Canada began requiring the homeopathic doctors and doctors trained in the United States take further courses and an examination to obtain their medical licenses. In 1869, Stowe applied to take classes in chemistry and physiology at the University of Toronto to qualify for her license. She was denied entry. In 1871, Stowe was finally admitted to the Toronto School of Medicine. Stowe still did not receive her medical license. Stowe continued to practice medicine without a medical license for over a decade.