Roman, Charles Victor
1864-1934 · Contribution: 1904-1911
Physician, educator, and author
Founded Meharry Medical College's Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology; first editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1864, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Active since
- 1890
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Founding editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association
Impact on the world
Roman helped stabilize the young National Medical Association during a critical period, giving Black physicians a national scholarly journal and a clear statement of purpose.
Sources
- BlackPast.org
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