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{{short description|American physician and pioneer of pediatrics}}
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'''Abraham Jacobi''' (May 6, 1830 – July 10, 1919) was a German-born American physician and pioneer of [[pediatrics]]. He is often referred to as the "father of American pediatrics" due to his significant contributions to the field.

==Early Life and Education==
Abraham Jacobi was born in [[Hartum]], [[Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. He studied medicine at the [[University of Bonn]], the [[University of Göttingen]], and the [[University of Greifswald]], where he received his medical degree in 1851. During his time in Germany, Jacobi was involved in the revolutionary movements of 1848, which led to his imprisonment and subsequent emigration to the [[United States]] in 1853.

==Career in the United States==
Upon arriving in the United States, Jacobi settled in [[New York City]], where he began his medical practice. He quickly became involved in the medical community and was appointed to the faculty of the [[New York Medical College]] in 1860. Jacobi was instrumental in establishing pediatrics as a distinct medical specialty in the United States.

===Contributions to Pediatrics===
Jacobi's work in pediatrics was groundbreaking. He emphasized the importance of specialized medical care for children and advocated for the establishment of pediatric wards in hospitals. He also contributed to the development of pediatric education, writing numerous articles and textbooks on the subject.

===Jacobi Medical Center===
The [[Jacobi Medical Center]], located in [[The Bronx]], [[New York City]], is named in his honor. It serves as a testament to his lasting impact on the field of pediatrics and his dedication to improving healthcare for children.

==Personal Life==
Jacobi married [[Mary Putnam Jacobi]], a prominent physician and suffragist, in 1873. Together, they were influential figures in the medical and social reform movements of their time.

==Legacy==
Abraham Jacobi's legacy is marked by his pioneering efforts in pediatrics and his advocacy for children's health. His work laid the foundation for modern pediatric care and education, and he is remembered as a key figure in the history of American medicine.

==Related Pages==
* [[Pediatrics]]
* [[Mary Putnam Jacobi]]
* [[New York Medical College]]
* [[Jacobi Medical Center]]

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File:Abraham_Jacobi_1912.jpg|Abraham Jacobi in 1912
File:Jacobi_Medical_Center,_The_Bronx_(aerial_view,_2007).jpg|Aerial view of Jacobi Medical Center, The Bronx, 2007
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