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Episode 37 - Black History Month Edition
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2017
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we will take a look at the history of African Americans in surgery. We'll cover some of the first black surgeons during the Civil War, and how the war led to the development of Freedmen's Hospital. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and what is thought to be the first known successful surgery on the heart will be reviewed. Finally, Dr. Charles Drew's life and works will be covered. And much more!
Released:
Feb 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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