Dr. Virginia Apgar

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_York_Academy_of_Medicine
gptkb:American_Medical_Association
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Pediatrics
gptkb:American_Society_of_Anesthesiologists
gptkb:National_Institute_of_Health
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Lasker_Award
gptkbp:born January 7, 1909
gptkbp:children nan
gptkbp:contribution Development of the Apgar Score
gptkbp:died August 7, 1974
gptkbp:employees gptkb:Mount_Sinai_Hospital
gptkb:Columbia_University_College_of_Physicians_and_Surgeons
gptkbp:field Anesthesiology
Medical education
Public health
Surgery
Obstetrics
Gynecology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dr. Virginia Apgar
gptkbp:influenced Neonatology
Medical education reforms
Neonatal care practices
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Harvey_Cushing
gptkbp:knownFor Pediatric medicine
Apgar Score
gptkbp:legacy Advocacy for women's health
Apgar Score used worldwide
Advancement of medical research in pediatrics
Contribution to public health initiatives
Influence on anesthesiology training programs
Inspiration for women in medicine
Mentorship of future physicians
Pioneering role in anesthesiology for women
Promotion of neonatal care
Recognition of newborn health importance
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableWork Apgar Score
gptkbp:occupation Physician
gptkbp:researchFocus Anesthesia in obstetrics
Neonatal health
Pediatric anesthesia
gptkbp:residence gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:spouse nan