Albert Eckstein: A pioneer in pediatrics in Turkey

Akar N.

Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, vol.46, no.4, pp.295-297, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.295-297
  • Keywords: History, Noma, Pediatrics
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A historical perspective is presented on Ord. Prof Albert Eckstein, who was a pioneer of modern pediatrics in Turkey. 2005 marks the 55th anniversary of Prof. Albert Eckstein's death and 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Pediatric Clinics of Ankara University, where he served as the founding director for five year.