ABSTRACT
The world fame of Friedrich von Esmarch (1823-1908) is based on his universal effectiveness as a surgeon and innovative physician. He was primarily a military surgeon, and some ones call him the «Ambroise Pare of Germany¼. He owns numerous ideas in optimizing care for wounded and innovative developments in surgery. Friedrich von Esmarch improved methods of asepsis and antisepsis, anesthesia and sanitation in German hospitals. He is also considered as one of the pioneers in primary care. Friedrich von Esmarch is an author of more than 80 publications including a first aid textbook.
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General Surgery , Military Medicine , History, 19th Century , Germany , History, 20th Century , Humans , Military Medicine/history , General Surgery/history , Anniversaries and Special EventsABSTRACT
SummaryIn 1923, just over 100 years ago, Edward William Archibald was appointed the first chair of surgery in McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on where the department has come from and how it has progressed to the present day. Although the size, breadth, and diversity of the department members have changed notably over the century, the core values of innovative clinical care, research, and education established a century ago continue to this day. To reflect his values, the Archibald Chair of Surgery was established in 1990 and is today held by the department chair.
