Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD
A true international citizen,
Dr. Kubler-Ross holds joint citizenship in the U.S. and Switzerland.
After earning her medical degree at the University of Switzerland in
1957, she continued her studies in New York, completing her degree in
psychiatry at the University of Colorado in 1963.
After years of study and research, the publication
of her first book, "On Death and Dying" in 1969, immediately
raised the awareness of the world. Dr. Kubler-Ross has since published
many books, dealing with the natural phenomenon of dying, that have
been translated into more than 30 languages.
Holding positions as a lecturer, instructor,
director of medical facilities has prepared her for her expert status.
Kubler-Ross has been awarded over twenty-five
honorary doctorates from major universities. She received the Modern
Samaritan Award and the Ideal Citizen Award.
More biographical details are available
here.
In her wisdom
Dr. Kubler-Ross is teaching us
about dealing with the next passage of life.
Her life and thoughts are
controversial. Her impact is and always will be felt.
