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Physicians
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About Salk 
 This essay describes physician and scientist Jonas Salk's development of the polio vaccine, and his development of the Salk Institute in San Diego, California. Includes links to a timeline, a video about Salk and the institute, and the Jonas Salk Trust. From the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. http://www.salk.edu/about/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Notable People, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 8, 2008 The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship: About Albert Schweitzer
Biography of Albert Schweitzer, doctor and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. Includes many quotes reflecting his philosophy on war and peace, nuclear weapons, animal welfare, and other ethical and spiritual topics. Provides photos, annotated links to organizations inspired by the work of Schweitzer, and brief annotated bibliography of selected books by and about Schweitzer. From a health fellowship program focused on underserved communities in the United States and Africa. http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org/features/about/ Topics: Health, Notable People Last updated Dec 15, 2005 AMA Resources for Patients: DoctorFinder
"DoctorFinder provides you with basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States. This includes more than 800,000 doctors." From the American Medical Association (AMA). http://www0.ama-assn.org/apps/captcha/verify.cgi?reason=nocookie&method=GET&url=http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.jsp Topics: Health, Health, Notable People Last updated Feb 14, 2009 American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
The most important part of this site is "Who's Certified" (registration required) which identifies if a doctor is certified by an approved medical specialty board in the United States. Can be more up-to-date than the print version, the "Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists." Includes a list of the boards, with links where available; a Certified Doctor Locator (listing only those doctors who subscribe to the service); and information about the ABMS. http://www.abms.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Notable People Last updated May 26, 2004 American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Bariatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with obesity; this site provides information to doctors and a location guide by state for the public to find a doctor. There is a FAQ about obesity, articles, and links to related sites. http://www.asbp.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Notable People Last updated Apr 19, 2004 Biographies: Nostradamus
Brief biography of Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, who was born in France in 1503, was appointed Royal Physician to King Charles IX in 1564, and is remembered as a seer. From the Biography Channel. http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_story/168:0/1/Nostradamus.htm Topics: Notable People Last updated Jan 2, 2007 Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians
This exhibit provides a collection of profiles of women doctors; each profile provides a brief biography and frequently also include answers to questions about their inspirations, obstacles to their success, and other personal information. The site also has lesson plans, activities for learning how the human body works, and career information. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/ Topics: Health, Health, Lesson Plans, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Hermann Rorschach, M.D.
Profile of Hermann Rorschach, Swiss physician who is known for the Rorschach inkblot method of psychological testing. Describes Rorschach's combined interest in psychoanalysis and drawing, potential sources of inspiration for the inkblot test, the research monograph "Psychodiagnostics" that describes the test, and related material. Includes a brief bibliography. From a collection of biographies accompanying a modern psychological testing and diagnosis text. http://www.mhhe.com/mayfieldpub/psychtesting/profiles/rorschach.htm Topics: Notable People, Social Science Last updated Mar 19, 2009 John J. Bonica, 1917-1994: Virtual Archives
"Dr. John J. Bonica was a pioneer in the field of pain research. He initiated an interdisciplinary approach to pain management as early as 1950." This site features a brief biography, audio and transcript of excerpts from an oral history interview, and a photo gallery (including images from his secret wrestling career). From the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, University of California, Los Angeles. http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/his/bonica/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Notable People Last updated Jan 23, 2009 John Snow
Devoted to Dr. John Snow, a prominent figure "in the history of public health, epidemiology and anesthesiology." Includes a biography, bibliography, photographs, maps of the 1854 London cholera outbreak studied by Snow, and full text of Snow's "On the Mode of Communication of Cholera." Also contains competing theories of the cause of cholera, and news on current worldwide cholera epidemics. From the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Maps by Place, Notable People, Photograph Collections: Regional, Public Health & Safety, Scientific Themes Last updated Jun 21, 2004 MacArthur Fellows Program Overview
Commonly known as the "genius grants," this MacArthur Foundation program "awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction." Fellows have included "scientists, historians, poets and novelists, artists and composers, and people working in public service." Read biographies of current recipients of the grants, and browse lists of fellows back to 1981. http://www.macfound.org/programs/fel/fel_overview.htm Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Sep 28, 2009 Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons
This presentation highlights "four contemporary pioneer African American surgeons and educators who exemplify excellence in their fields." It also includes background about black pioneers in academic surgery, brief profiles of other black surgeons, and history of African Americans in medicine. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/aframsurgeons/ Topics: Black Resources, Medical Treatments & Devices, Notable People Last updated Jan 13, 2009 Paracelsus and the Medical Revolution of the Renaissance: A 500th Anniversary Celebration
Companion site from an exhibit held at three venues in 1993 and 1994 that commemorated the 500th anniversary of Paracelsus' birth and "highlighted the contributions of this major [Swiss-born] Renaissance figure, especially those in medicine, chemistry, and pharmacy." Features an essay with a brief biography, illustrations, a discussion of the impact of Paracelsus' writings about the relationship between chemistry and health, and related readings. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/paracelsus/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated May 28, 2009 Paracelsus, Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von
Biographical details about this Renaissance Swiss physician, researcher, and writer. Topics include education, scientific disciplines (primarily chemistry and medicine, secondarily astrology and philosophy), means of support, and patronage. Part of the Galileo Project at Rice University. http://galileo.rice.edu/Catalog/NewFiles/paracels.html Topics: Notable People Last updated May 1, 2006 Paracelsus: The Mercurial Mage
This 2002 article "assesses the life and legacy of the self-proclaimed 'monarch of all the arts.'" The articles describes him as a "big man with a bigger ego, his overbearing manner and foul mouth made him enemies everywhere. But beneath the bombast he was one of the most brilliant physicians, scientists and alchemists of the Renaissance." Includes analysis of his influence of the study of chemistry and medicine. From the Fortean Times. http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/248/paracelsus_the_mercurial_mage.html Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated May 26, 2007 Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
This organization's research and worldwide investigations include chemical weapons, landmines, torture, and war crimes. The site provides PHR's stand on these and other issues, with news archives and reports on abuses in several countries. In addition, there is information on starting a student chapter and links to other websites related to health and human rights, humanitarian aid, and medical associations. http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime, Health, International Governments, Notable People, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Dec 23, 2006 Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
This guide, developed by the American Medical Association in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, contains information on assessing an older driver's medical fitness to drive, medical conditions and medications that may impair driving, and related legal and medical information. Although this guide is intended for physicians, most of the material is easy to understand and useful to the general reader. http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10791.html Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Notable People, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 3, 2004 Washington State Medical Association (WSMA): Patient Resources
Features recent health care news and information for Washington state residents, a physician locator search tool, patient brochures, provider definitions, and links. Includes information concerning the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form, and details about advance directives (such as living wills and durable power of attorney for health care). http://www.wsma.org/patient_resources.cfm Topics: Health, Health, Notable People Last updated Oct 25, 2007 WebMD Physician Directory
Provides contact information, maps, and directions for physicians in the United States. Searchable by zip code, state, and specialty. http://doctor.webmd.com/ Topics: Health, Health, Notable People Last updated Jan 23, 2006 |
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