Famous Doctors & Physicians
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Which physician is known for his pioneering work in psychoanalysis?
About Famous Doctors & Physicians
Give your memory a workout with Famous Doctors & Physicians: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 medium, 6 hard, 2 easy questions, free to play right in your browser. How well do you know the doctors who changed the world? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which physician is known for his pioneering work in psychoanalysis?
Answer: Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) founded psychoanalysis, developing theories about the unconscious mind, dream interpretation, and the structure of personality.
2. Who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States?
Answer: Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell received her MD from Geneva Medical College in 1849, becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
3. Dr. Albert Schweitzer, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, set up a hospital in which continent?
Answer: Africa
Albert Schweitzer established a hospital in Lambarene, Gabon (Africa) in 1913, where he treated patients for decades. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952.
4. Which doctor developed the Apgar score used to assess newborn health?
Answer: Virginia Apgar
Dr. Virginia Apgar developed the Apgar score in 1952, a quick assessment performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to evaluate a newborn's health.
5. Dr. Benjamin Spock became famous for writing a groundbreaking book about what?
Answer: Baby and child care
Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote 'The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care' in 1946, which became one of the best-selling books of the 20th century.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Ambroise Pare (1510-1590) revolutionized surgical techniques, including the treatment of wounds and the use of ligatures instead of cauterization during amputations.
- William Harvey (1578-1657) published 'De Motu Cordis' in 1628, accurately describing for the first time the systemic circulation of blood pumped by the heart.
- Dr. Charles Drew (1904-1950) developed improved techniques for blood storage and established large-scale blood banks during World War II.
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