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Pediatrician History
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Smallpox Vaccine
Edward Jenner devlops a smallpox vaccine. This vaccine cured lots of kids who were sick with smallpox. -
Pediatrics Textbooks
Two of the first textbooks about pediatrics published. As of right now people can now study pediatrics. -
First Women Graduate of Med. School
The First women graduate of Medical school, meaning that women can now become pediatricians. -
First children's hospital
The first children's hospital is opened in Philadelphia. Parents now have a place to take their sick kids. -
First Midwest Hospital for Children Opened
As the U.S is expanding so is the number of pediatricians, resulting in more hospitals. -
A.P.S is established
The American Pediatric Society is established, where fellow pediatricians can consult. -
First Professor of Pediatrics
At Harvard Medical School the first full professor of pediatrics is appointed. -
New Journal About Children's Diseases
The "American Journal of Diseases in Children" is published. People who read this now understand a little about some of the diseases kids out there can have. -
Polio Occurs
Small polio epidemics occur across the U.S. This disease can occur in kids affecting their ability to walk. -
Penicillin Discovered
Alexander Flemming discovers penicillan, which can help cure sick children. -
Pediatrics Growth Charts.
The first ever widely used pediatrics growth charts are developed. Now pediatricians have a reference when the need it. -
African American Pediatricians
Dr. Roland B. Scott is the first African American pediatrican. From now on anybody can be a pediatrician. -
New Magazine for Behavioral Pediatrics
"Training Opportunities in Child Development" published. This magazine played a big role in Behavioral Pediatrics. -
Approvement of Pediatric Pathology
The Executive Board approves of Pediatric Pathology. This is important because another pediatric is avaiable for a job. -
First Exam for Behavioral Pediatrics.
This is the day of the First Certification Exam for Behavioral Pediatrics. This is important because it is the first exam for people to become Behavioral Pediatricians. -
Technology changes Pediatrics
Technology has changed pediatrics in child obesity and ADHD. This changes a lot of research for these two fields.
