title: [In memoriam: 100th anniversary of Professor Dragutin (Drago) Vrabnić birthday].
abstract: Professor Dragutin (Drago) Vrbanić, MD, PhD (1912 - 1996) was an eminent figure of Croatian medicine, especially in Rijeka and Istria. His work includes a number of publications and managerial accomplishments that encouraged the development of gynaecology and obstetrics. He can also be credited for the organisation and affirmation of midwifery in Rijeka. Professor Vrbanić was highly appreciated not only for his educational and scientific achievements, but also as a valuable mentor to younger colleagues, whom he encouraged to pursue their profession to the fullest.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Rijeka. jgobic@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jasna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gobic
mesh_terms: D017523:Croatia; D006176:Gynecology / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors / Q000266:history; D008880:Midwifery / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration