Ihsan Dogramaci
Turkish pediatrician and academic leader
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
February 25th, 2010
15 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Turkey
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Contributions included significant advancements in pediatric medicine and development of healthcare policies in Turkey. Founded the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, which became a leading institution for medical education and research. Championed initiatives for children's health and served as the president of the Turkish Pediatric Association. Worked on establishing better healthcare systems for children across the region.
Founded Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Served as president of Turkish Pediatric Association
Developed pediatric healthcare policies in Turkey
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