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McDowall, Valentine (1881 - 1957)

Physician

Born: 14 February 1881 Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. Died: 22 October 1957 Ascot, Queensland.

Valentine McDowall was a dermatologist who was a pioneer in the fields of clinical radiography as well as wireless and television. He is believed to be the first in Queensland to introduce the use of radium in the treatment of dermatological conditions (1920s/1930s). McDowall was also heavily involved in radio broadcasting helping to produce the first live broadcast in Queensland.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1905 Bachelor of Medicine (MB) completed at the University of Sydney
1906 Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
1907 - 1915 General practice in Laidley, Queensland
1915 - 1917 Captain in the Army Medical Corps, Australian Imperial Force
1917 Master of Surgery (ChM) completed at the University of Sydney
1919 - Specialist in radiology and dermatology in Brisbane
1919 - 1934 Senior Honorary Radiologist at the Brisbane General Hospital
1925 President of the British Medical Association, Queensland branch
1930s Radiographer and Radiotherapist in Wickham Terrace
1947 President of the College of Radiologists of Australasia

Structure based on ISAAR(CPF) - click here for an explanation of the fields.

Prepared by: McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993
Modified: 10 October 2006

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Originally published 1994-1999 by Australian Science Archives Project, 1999-2006 by the Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
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