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[Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar]
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The Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar was founded in 1936, interrupted by WWII, and re-established in 1946. It later became a subsidiary of the Croatian Medical Association.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Public Health
Context:
- The Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar was established in 1936 in Susak.
- The region had 59 physicians at the time of the association's founding.
Purpose:
- To document the historical establishment and evolution of the Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar.
- To trace the association's activities and leadership changes through significant historical periods.
Summary:
- The Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar was founded in 1936 with 41 physicians attending, electing Vladimir Blaz as president.
- Activities were suspended during WWII and resumed in 1946 under Zdravko Kucić.
- The Medical Association Rijeka-Susak was formed in 1947, later becoming a subsidiary of the Croatian Medical Association.
Impact:
- Provides insight into the early organization of medical professionals in the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar region.
- Highlights the resilience and continuity of medical associations despite historical disruptions like WWII.
- Establishes a historical record of leadership and organizational changes within regional medical bodies.
Abstract:
In the Province Hospital Susak the Medical Association of the Croatian Coast and Gorski kotar was founded on October 2nd, 1936. At that time on the territory of the former District of Susak there were 59 physicians. The inauguration meeting was attended by 41 physicians and 26 of them voted for the autonomous Association rather than for one within the Croatian Medical Association of Zagreb. Vladimir Blaz, M.D. was the first elected president. During the Italian occupation in the 2nd World War Association's activities were interrupted. After five years of inactivity, the Association was restored at its constituting session held on June 8th, 1946, when Zdravko Kucić, M.D. was elected president. The Medical Association Rijeka-Susak was founded on September 24th, 1947 and the first elected president was Fran Bakarcić, M.D. It still kept functioning as an autonomous association. The following year the Association became the subsidiary of the Croatian Medical Association.
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