Eloísa Díaz
Chilean physician and medical pioneer
Born
June 25th, 1866
159 years ago
Died
1950
75 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Chile
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Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Chile in 1887, becoming the first female physician in the country. Worked at the Maternity Hospital of Santiago, focusing on women's health and children's welfare. Contributed to medical education by participating in the development of hospital residency programs. Advocated for the inclusion of women in the medical profession.
First female physician in Chile
Worked at the Maternity Hospital of Santiago
Contributed to medical education reforms
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