Boerhaave
Herman Boerhaave (1668–1738) was a Dutch physician and chemist who is regarded as one of the most influential medical teachers of his era. Based at Leiden University, he developed a systematic and empirical approach to patient care and is credited with shaping modern bedside teaching by combining careful clinical observation with theoretical knowledge.
Boerhaave made significant contributions to medicine and chemistry, and his teaching attracted students from across Europe.
Boerhaave syndrome is an eponym named after him. It denotes a spontaneous, full-thickness rupture of the esophagus
Legacy: Boerhaave’s influence on medical education and his eponymous syndrome secure his place in medical history.