History Of Medical Education And Institutions In The United States From The First Settlement Of The British Colonies To The Year 1850 (1850)

""History of Medical Education and Institutions in the United States: From the First Settlement of the British Colonies to the Year 1850"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of medical education and institutions in the United States. Written by Nathan Smith Davis, a prominent physician and educator of the 19th century, the book covers the history of medical education from the earliest colonial times to the mid-19th century.The book begins with an overview of the state of medicine in the colonies, including the role of apothecaries and the lack of formal medical education. It then traces the evolution of medical education in the United States, from the establishment of the first medical schools to the development of medical societies and the creation of professional organizations.Throughout the book, Davis provides detailed accounts of the various medical schools and institutions that emerged during this time, including their curricula, faculty, and student bodies. He also discusses the challenges and controversies that arose as medical education became more formalized and professionalized.In addition to its historical content, ""History of Medical Education and Institutions in the United States"" is notable for its insights into the state of medicine and medical education in the mid-19th century. Davis provides a critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the medical profession at the time, and offers suggestions for how it could be improved.Overall, ""History of Medical Education and Institutions in the United States"" is an important and informative work for anyone interested in the history of medicine and medical education in the United States.With A Chapter On The Present Condition And Wants Of The Profession, And The Means Necessary For Supplying Those Wants, And Elevating The Character And Extending The Usefulness Of The Whole Profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.