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Charles F. Ferguson, MD: America's first full time pediatric otolaryngologist
- Source :
- International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. 152
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This historical review highlights the career of Charles F. Ferguson, MD for whom the annual clinical science awards bestowed by the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology are named. Dr. Ferguson was the first full time pediatric otolaryngologist in the United States. His career at Boston Children’s Hospital spanned almost four decades. Disorders of the larynx, trachea and bronchi were his principal professional focus, with a specific expertise in bronchoesophagology. His pioneering work in pediatric airway endoscopy and the development of techniques to diagnose congenital airway malformations led to his receipt of the Chevalier Jackson Award from the American Bronchoesophagological Association, and the James Newcomb Award from the American Laryngological Society. He notably edited the first Pediatric Otolaryngology textbook in 1972. His life’s work help set the foundation for the creation of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology in 1984, six years following his retirement. The Charles Ferguson Clinical Science Awards were established to sustain his legacy.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Full-time
business.industry
education
Clinical science
General Medicine
History, 20th Century
humanities
United States
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology
Family medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Otolaryngologists
medicine
Humans
Pediatric otolaryngology
Pediatric airway
business
Child
Students
health care economics and organizations
Boston
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Details
- ISSN :
- 18728464
- Volume :
- 152
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c8ca978bf9fd1d8bc74d7fc092ebba8e