Rizal, renaissance and reform: Reflections on ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology in the Philippine General Hospital
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v26i1.589
- Author:
José Florencio F. Lapeña, Jr.
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery East Avenue Medical Center, Diliman, Quezon City
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Otolaryngology;
Ophthalmology
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2011;26(1):4-5
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The nineteenth of June 2011 marks a century and fifty years since the birth of José Protasio Rizal in 1861.1 The ninth of November 2011 also marks the Golden Jubilee of the foundation of the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in 1961, dividing the original Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat that was established a century ago in May 1911. The national hero of the Philippines and Pride of the Malay Race2 is immortalized in countless ways, reflecting his multiple accomplishments that mark a true renaissance individual. The two departments of the national University of the Philippines (UP) have likewise made their mark in pace with the many achievements of their alumni. Rizal was a polyglot and polymath poet, painter, sculptor, sportsman, scientist and patriot, whose writings led to his execution and sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1898.1,3 He was also a physician and an ophthalmologist who insightfully dissected the ills of his patients and society.4 What have the departments and their hospital contributed to health and to humankind?
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