Howard Atwood Kelly
Howard Atwood Kelly (born February 20, 1858 in Camden , New Jersey , † January 12, 1943 in Baltimore ) was one of the most famous gynecologists in the United States at the time. He was one of the Big Four at Johns Hopkins Hospital .
Kelly came from a very poor background and his family barely managed to finance the children's education. Despite his best efforts, he studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania , where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1877 . After his doctorate in medicine in 1882, he became a lecturer specializing in obstetrics from 1888 . While in Philadelphia , he helped found Kensington Hospital . His reputation as a young, dynamic doctor helped him obtain a professorship at the newly established Johns Hopkins Hospital. Together with William Henry Welch , William Osler and William Stewart Halsted , he was considered one of the Big Four . Between 1889 and 1899 Kelly shifted the focus of his work from obstetrics and gynecology to pure gynecology. In doing so, he developed numerous new work techniques and was considered a pioneer in radiation therapy.
His work earned him worldwide recognition. He was awarded honorary doctorates by various universities. These include the University of Aberdeen and Washington and Lee University .
In 1907 Kelly was appointed President of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Society , and from 1912 President of the American Gynecological Society . His excellent reputation also helped him to become an elected member of the gynecological societies of various European countries.
Kelly published more than 300 articles.
literature
- Lewellys F. Barker: Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly - Obituary. Science 97 (1943), pp. 176-177, DOI: 10.1126 / science.97.2512.176
Web links
- Acknowledgment from Kelly (PDF file; 420 kB)
- About the youth
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SURNAME | Kelly, Howard Atwood |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kelly, Howard; Kelly, Howard A. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American gynecologist |
DATE OF BIRTH | February 20, 1858 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Camden , New Jersey , United States |
DATE OF DEATH | January 12, 1943 |
Place of death | Baltimore , Maryland , United States |