George L. Engel Scientist

George Libman Engel (December 10, 1913 – November 26, 1999) was an American psychiatrist. He spent most of his career at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. He is best known for his formulation of the biopsychosocial model, a general theory of illness and healing.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 10, 1913
Birth place
New York City , New York
Nationality
United States
Date of deathNovember 26, 1999
Place of death
Rochester New York
Residence
New York
Education
Dartmouth College
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Known for
Biopsychosocial model

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Scientist

Field of study
Psychiatrist

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