Felipa Rafaela Amadigi

About the Author

Felipa Rafaela Amadigi is a distinguished Brazilian historian and scholar whose work illuminates the evolution of healthcare professions in Latin America. With a PhD in History from the University of São Paulo, she has dedicated her career to exploring the social, cultural, and political dimensions of nursing as a vital pillar of public health. Amadigi's research draws on archival sources and oral histories to challenge traditional narratives, highlighting the contributions of women and marginalized communities in shaping modern medicine. Her seminal book, Enfermagem: história de uma profissão (Portuguese Edition), offers a comprehensive chronicle of nursing's development from colonial times to the present, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible prose. Beyond academia, Amadigi lectures internationally and advocates for equitable healthcare policies, inspiring a new generation of historians to examine the human stories behind professional legacies.