Abraham Flexner
Abraham Flexner
Abraham Flexner (/'æbrəhæm/ /'flɛksnər/), born on November 13, 1866, and died on September 21, 1959, was an American educator. His work is often associated with the Flexner Report, which played a key role in the reform of the American medical education system.
Etymology
The name Abraham is of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of many." The surname Flexner is of German origin, but its exact meaning is unknown.
Early Life and Education
Abraham Flexner was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to German-Jewish immigrants. He completed his early education in Louisville before attending the Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1886.
Career
Flexner is best known for his role in the reform of medical education in the United States and Canada. His Flexner Report, published in 1910, criticized the standards of medical schools and led to the closure of many such institutions. The report also led to the adoption of the modern medical curriculum, which emphasizes the scientific method in medical education.
Flexner also served as the first director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, from 1930 to 1939. During his tenure, he recruited notable scholars such as Albert Einstein and John von Neumann.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abraham Flexner
- Wikipedia's article - Abraham Flexner
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