Johann Friedrich Schmid (medical doctor)
Johann Friedrich Schmid (born January 21, 1850 in Meikirch ; † February 17, 1916 in Bern ) was a Swiss physician and the first director of the Swiss Health Office.
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life and work
Schmid was the son of the farmer Christian and Anna, née Rätz. After finishing school, Schmid studied medicine at the University of Bern . After receiving his doctorate in 1874, he went on study trips to Berlin , Prague , Leipzig and Strasbourg . Schmid then practiced in Lotzwil and Rüthi . In 1876 Schmid received the Haller Medal for his dissertation .
Schmid practiced and lived in Altstätten from 1876 to 1889 . From 1885 to 1889 he was a member of the St. Gall Medical Council.
In 1889 he was elected as the first Federal Health Director. From 1893 until his death, Schmid was director of the newly created Swiss Health Office. Schmid was among other things responsible for the protective measures against the rampant cholera in the years 1892/1893 and since 1896 against the introduction of the plague.
Schmid published numerous publications, including on public health and the fight against tuberculosis. He was married to Carolina Hedwig Trost.
Honors
In recognition of his services, Schmid was made an honorary member of the International Commission to Combat Tuberculosis, the Association of Swiss Analytical Chemists and the Swiss Pharmacists Association.
Web links
- Leena Schmitter: Johann Friedrich Schmid. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
Individual evidence
- ↑ 1908, Johann Friedrich Schmid
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schmid, Johann Friedrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss physician, director of the Swiss Health Office |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 21, 1850 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Meikirch |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 17, 1916 |
| Place of death | Bern |