Professor Emil Redlich

Sesquicentennial Tribute to Emil Redlich (1866-1930), The ‘Embodied Conscience of Neurology'

“…He became one of the most prominent neurologists on Viennese soil, attracting patients from far away. He possessed excellent diagnostic skills and enjoyed great popularity among colleagues; his patients relied on their physician with confidence [3,7] . His practice grew such that he could lead a carefree existence [1] .…”

“…In 1892, Redlich became Assistant Physician (Sekundararzt) at Vienna City's Versorgungsanstalt , where he had the opportunity to perfect his diagnostic skills with a wealth of clinical material [3] . His colleagues observed the young physician who was eagerly immersed in pursuing clinical examinations late into the night, meticulously studying each case history and taking notes by stenography [3] .…”

“…His colleagues observed the young physician who was eagerly immersed in pursuing clinical examinations late into the night, meticulously studying each case history and taking notes by stenography [3] . Two years later, he was habilitated (Venia legendi) in neurology, based on the anatomical work conducted at Obersteiner's Institute and secured a travel stipend from the Oppolzer-Stiftung that allowed him to train for a few months in Paris under Jules Déjerine and Pierre Marie .…”

“…He grew up in poor conditions, but forced himself through obstacles with perseverance, an iron energy and unrelenting diligence [3,8] .…”

“…Redlich knew how to present a complicated topic in ways easily understood [7] , and he generously instructed young researchers in neuroanatomy during off-duty hours [4] . The institute attained international renown as a place of vital scientific research and successful medical consultation [3,6] .…”