Eugene Dibble
Eugene Dibble
Eugene Dibble (pronunciation: yoo-jeen dib-uhl) was a prominent figure in the field of medicine during the mid-20th century. He is most known for his role as the head of the Tuskegee Institute's John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital from 1936 to 1969.
Etymology
The name Eugene is of Greek origin, meaning "well-born, noble". Dibble is an English surname, originally derived from the Old English term "dybell", which means "to dig" or "to delve".
Biography
Eugene Dibble was born in the early 20th century. He completed his medical studies and went on to become a significant figure in the medical field. His most notable role was as the head of the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, which was part of the Tuskegee Institute, a historically black college in Alabama.
During his tenure, Dibble was involved in the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a clinical study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the U.S. Public Health Service. The study aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in rural African-American men. The study has been widely criticized for its ethical issues, including the fact that participants were not given informed consent and were not offered treatment even after penicillin became available.
Related Terms
- Tuskegee Institute: A historically black college in Alabama where Dibble served as the head of the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital.
- Tuskegee Syphilis Study: A clinical study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the U.S. Public Health Service, in which Dibble was involved.
- John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital: The hospital where Dibble served as head, which was part of the Tuskegee Institute.
- U.S. Public Health Service: The organization that conducted the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eugene Dibble
- Wikipedia's article - Eugene Dibble
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