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Within the fictional narrative, the Doctor is a Time Lord [ 1 ] who travels through time and space in a dimensionally transcendental – "bigger on the inside" – time machine: the TARDIS.
His 1931 autobiography, “Out of My Life and Thought,” describing much of his work in Africa, was an international best-selling book. In 1952, he won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Aug 7, 2021 · The Doctor. via Valentino Rossi Helmets. Remarkably, there is no clear-cut reason as to why Rossi uses the nickname “The Doctor”. It has been around since Rossi dominated the 500cc category, at a time when he had ironed out the often erratic riding style of his youth and become the world-class rider we know today.
- Edward Jenner, MD, FRS, FRCPE: Discovered vaccinations. Born in May 17, 1749, in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, Edward Jenner was an English physician/scientist who pioneered the world's first vaccine, which he developed for smallpox.
- Elizabeth Blackwell, MD: First female physician in the US. Born on February 3, 1821, near Bristol, England, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female physician in the United States.
- Daniel Hale Williams, MD: First successful open-heart surgeon. Daniel Hale Williams was born on January 18, 1856, in Hollidaysburg, PA. Despite the hardships and racial biases of the era, Dr. Williams, who was an African American, became a surgeon.
- Sir Alexander Fleming, MD: Discovered penicillin. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August 6, 1881, Sir Alexander Fleming served in World War I as a captain in the Army Medical Corps.
Jun 22, 2023 · In a time when we’re celebrating the work of physicians across the country, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the most famous doctors in history, highlighting their accomplishments and the unending curiosity and tenacity they showed to change the face of medicine as we know it today.
Nov 23, 2023 · As the British sci-fi show turns 60, the question of which actor has been the best as the time-travelling hero is deeply contested. Here five Doctor Who experts give their verdicts.
In this last installment of our four-part series, we dig into the achievements of the individuals we've named the top 10 most influential physicians in history, identifying the contributions that...
