Henrique Lecour, para sempre "O Professor". In memoriam.

Abstract

Introduction Henrique Lecour (1930-2019) was a University Professor and Specialist by the Portuguese Medical Association of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Occupational Medicine. Purpose Professor Henrique Lecour built a unique career and is today part of the History of Portuguese Medicine, leaving an indelible mark on it, deserving, therefore, to be remembered and honored. Methods To prepare the present work, documents on Professor Lecour's academic and clinical career were analyzed. Interviews were conducted with Professor António Sarmento, Dr. Helena Ramos and Dr. Correia Pinto. The author was also given the opportunity to participate in one of the gatherings at the restaurant "O Buraco", in which the Professor was a regular presence. Results With a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Porto (FMUP), he spent his entire post-university career at the Hospital São João, where he reached the pinnacle of his academic and hospital careers, strongly influenced by names such as Professors Carlos Ramalhão, Cerqueira Magro, Tomé Ribeiro, among the main. Conclusions Fortunate are those who worked with Professor Henrique Lecour, as a University Professor, Physician and Humanist. Words fail to describe the dimension of his work and his legacy in Medicine and, particularly, in Infectious Diseases in Portugal.