Medicine.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Faculty calling cards
File
Identifier: MM-321
Scope and Contents
The calling cards bear handwritten messages for the purpose of allowing medical students to gain admission to the library of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Cards were to be presented to Mr. Fisher, Librarian. Faculty whose cards are included in the collection include W. W. Keen, [J. Chalmers?] Da Costa, Lawrence Wolff, William Pepper, and John B. Roberts.
Dates:
1890 - 1900
Higher medical education, the true interest of the public and the profession : An address introductory to the 112th course of lectures in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania
File
Identifier: MM-119
Scope and Contents
Lecture reviewing methods of medical instruction in the U.S. and abroad, pointing out deficiencies and suggesting corrections for the American schools. Pepper's comments influenced the University of Pennsylvania and other medical schools to lengthen the course of instruction and introduce other innovations.
Dates:
1877