Dunham, Ethel C. (Ethel Collins), 1883-

Dunham, premature infant specialist and child advocate, was instrumental in establishing national (US) standards for the care of newborns. Dunham graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1918, and completed an internship in pediatrics under Dr. John Howland in 1920. Dunham then was appointed instructor at Yale Medical School in 1920, was promoted to assistant and then associate clinical professor in 1927. During this time, Dunham became a consultant to the United States Children's Bureau. In 1935, Dunham left Yale and was appointed chief of child development at the Children's Bureau. In 1957, the American Pediatric Society awarded Dunham their highest honor, the John Howland Medal, the first woman pediatrician to receive the award.

From the description of Papers, 1952-1965 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 84446852

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