William Schauffler Dodd

William Schauffler Dodd (December 27, 1860 - January 27, 1928) was an American Christian medical missionary and physician who predominantly worked in Asia Minor, particularly in Turkey. Dodd is best known for his efforts to establish a medical institution and promote nursing education in Turkey. He worked all over Turkey, but mainly in Cesarea (modern-day Kayseri). Dodd began his missionary work in 1886 and worked as a doctor and surgeon. His primary goal was to build a hospital in Cesarea, which he succeeded. Dodd founded the first hospital ever in this region. Dodd also worked to establish a nursing school and advocated for the training of female nurses. In 1924, Dodd terminated his missionary work and returned back to the United States. His work had a lasting impact on the development of healthcare and nursing in Turkey.