Arley Munson Hare

Arley Isabel Munson Hare, MD (1871 - c. 1941) was an American physician, surgeon, author, and lecturer.

Early Life and Education

Arley Munson Hare was born in 1884 in Richmond, Virginia. From an early age, Hare showcased an aptitude for the sciences. Hare pursued undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and subsequently attended its School of Medicine, graduating in 1908.

Medical Career

After completing his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Hare embarked on a career that spanned various disciplines of medicine, including:

• Pathology
• Hematology
• Clinical Medicine

Medical missions

As a young woman in the early 20th century, Munson was a pioneer in the field of medical mission work with the Wesleyan Methodist Mission in Medak, Telangana, India. Along with evangelical motives, Munson had a special interest in the state of the health of Indian women and children and in the treatment of epidemics such as cholera or tuberculosis. She married at the age of 52 and worked well into her seventies. She died in 1941 and is buried in Connecticut.

Affiliations and Legacy

• Hare was a member of the American Medical Association and played an active role in various committees.
• He also held a position as the Head of Pathology at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond from 1922-1934.
• The Arley Munson Hare Scholarship was established at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine in his honor.

Later Life and Death

Hare retired from active medical practice in 1950. He spent his later years writing and contributing to medical journals. Arley Munson Hare passed away in 1962, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire medical professionals.

References

• Richmond Medical Journal (1963). Obituary: Dr. Arley Munson Hare. [URL link]
• Thompson, R. (1987). Prominent Physicians of Virginia. Virginia Medical Gazette. [URL link]