Eloísa Díaz

Chilean physician and medical pioneer

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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