ABRAHAM FLEXNER

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 11/13/1866     Death: 9/21/1959

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Abraham Flexner was an American educator, best known for his role in the 20th century reform of medical and higher education in the United States and Canada.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Abraham Flexner was intellectually unique for his pioneering work in reshaping medical and higher education in the early 20th century. His groundbreaking report on medical education led to significant reforms that emphasized a more scientific and rigorous approach to training doctors. Flexner's critical evaluation and advocacy for higher standards transformed medical schools and elevated the quality of education in the United States and Canada.

FAMOUS QUOTE

Curiosity, which may or may not eventuate in something useful, is probably the outstanding characteristic of modern thinking.Flexner, Abraham, The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge. Harper’s Magazine. Issue 179, June / November 1939, p. 545.

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