Virginia Apgar
7 June 1909 – 7 August 1974
Virginia Apgar was an American physician, anesthesiologist, and medical researcher best known for inventing the Apgar score, a quick method to assess the health of newborn infants. Her work greatly advanced the fields of neonatology and obstetric anesthesia.
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Life events
Virginia Apgar was born in Westfield, New Jersey.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe became director of the division of anesthesia at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe became the first woman appointed to a full professorship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe published the Apgar score, a standardized system for rapidly evaluating a newborn's condition shortly after birth.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe studied at Johns Hopkins University and earned a master's degree in public health.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe joined the March of Dimes Foundation, directing research on birth defects and prevention.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe died at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City at the age of 65.
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