Abstract

PALACIOS SANCHEZ, Leonardo. Jean Martin Charcot, father of modern neurology. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.3, pp.154-157.  Epub Oct 22, 2021. ISSN 0120-8748.  https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022382.

Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893) is considered the greatest exponent of the origin of Neurology in the world. He founded and directed the largest neurology service in Europe at the Salpétriére hospital in Paris, and in 1882 he directed the first ever university chair on diseases of the nervous system. There are at least 14 eponyms in medicine that recall his contributions in different disciplines. He was a great painter, a famous university professor, and demonstrated great skills in hospital management. He was one of the founders of the magazine Archives de Neurologie together with his disciple Pierre Marie in 1872, and director of the publication Iconographie de la Salpétriére, immense work containing visual material, drawings, and photos of great value for the teaching of Neurology. For this and many other contributions to this discipline, he is considered the father of modern Neurology.

Keywords : Charcot; Neurology; History; Professor (MeSH).

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