Doctor Ana Larralde Pineda, an example to our profession

Authors

  • Alberto James Pita Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Facultad de Estomatologia "Raúl González Sánchez"
  • Denia Morales Navarro Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Facultad de Estomatologia "Raúl González Sánchez"

Keywords:

maxillofacial surgery, woman, Cuba, history

Abstract

Women play a valuable role in maxillofacial surgery. A clear example is Doctor Ana Larralde Pineda, the first Cuban female maxillofacial surgeon. The purpose of this paper is to pay tribute to this outstanding professional and convey her imperishable example to the new generations of maxillofacial specialists and dental professionals at large. A historical study was conducted to gather the most general biographical information about the professor. Open interviews were carried out. Interviewees were informed of the authors' purpose and intention. All gave their consent to be interviewed. A bibliographic review was conducted based on Scielo Cuba database, the printed press and the archives of the Cuban Society of Maxillofacial Surgery. Doctor Ana Larralde Pineda was always able to combine her professional, teaching and personal responsibilities with her family life, and paved the way for other women to join this challenging medical specialty in which great sacrifice and vocation are required from its members, especially the female ones.

Key words: maxillofacial surgery, woman, Cuba, history

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Published

2013-04-26

How to Cite

1.
James Pita A, Morales Navarro D. Doctor Ana Larralde Pineda, an example to our profession. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 26 [cited 2025 Dec. 16];50(1):53-8. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/307

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (2013): JAN- MAR

Section

History and Pedagogy

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