Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: assimilation

  • Carlos Montezuma, MD

    Raymond CurryIllinois, United States Carlos Montezuma (1865?–1923) was a unique figure and a fascinating study in the construction of a meaningful and influential life astride two often conflicting cultures. He was one of the first two Native Americans to receive an MD degree (1889). Although most of his contributions were as an activist and writer,…