Jean-Pierre Willem
Jean-Pierre Willem
Jean-Pierre Willem (pronunciation: zhahn-pee-air wil-lem) is a renowned French doctor, surgeon, and anthropologist. He is best known for founding the Doctors of Joy and the International Federation of Ethnomedicine.
Etymology
The name Jean-Pierre is of French origin, derived from the combination of the names Jean (John in English) and Pierre (Peter in English). Willem is a common surname in France and Belgium, and it is the Dutch and Flemish form of the name William.
Biography
Jean-Pierre Willem was born in 1938 in France. He studied medicine and surgery, specializing in tropical diseases. He has worked in various parts of the world, including Africa and South America, where he developed an interest in ethnomedicine.
In 1986, he founded the Doctors of Joy, a non-profit organization that brings joy and laughter to hospital patients through clown performances. In 1987, he established the International Federation of Ethnomedicine, an organization dedicated to the study and promotion of traditional medicine practices around the world.
Related Terms
- Ethnomedicine: The study of traditional medicine practices, including the cultural interpretations of health, disease, and illness.
- Doctors of Joy: A non-profit organization that uses clown performances to bring joy to hospital patients.
- International Federation of Ethnomedicine: An organization dedicated to the study and promotion of traditional medicine practices around the world.
- Tropical diseases: Diseases that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jean-Pierre Willem
- Wikipedia's article - Jean-Pierre Willem
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