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Irving Goldman · Science & Medicine

What

Influential American plastic surgeon who helped establish and advance formal residency education in plastic surgery, mainly at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

When

1898, United States (New York City)

Where

United States (New York City)

Biography

Irving Goldman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Influential American plastic surgeon who helped establish and advance formal residency education in plastic surgery, mainly at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

How & why

Irving Goldman was an influential American Jewish plastic surgeon based mainly at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He helped establish and advance formal residency education in plastic surgery, strengthening standardized training pathways in the field. His work helped professionalize how plastic surgeons are taught.

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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)

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Influential American plastic surgeon who helped establish and advance formal residency education in plastic surgery, mainly at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

1898

Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)