Medical Education In America: Being The Annual Address Read Before The Massachusetts Medical Society, June 7,,1871 (1871)

By Henry Jacob Bigelow

Book Overview

Medical Education in America is a book written by Henry Jacob Bigelow, which was originally delivered as an annual address before the Massachusetts Medical Society on June 7, 1871. The book provides an insightful analysis of the state of medical education in America during the late 19th century. Bigelow discusses the challenges that medical students faced during this period, including the lack of standardization in medical education, limited access to quality training, and the prevalence of quackery. He also highlights the need for medical schools to adopt a more scientific and evidence-based approach to teaching medicine. Through his address, Bigelow advocates for the establishment of a national system of medical education that would provide standardized training and ensure that medical students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to practice medicine safely and effectively. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the evolution of medical education in America and the challenges that were faced by medical professionals during this period.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164832689
• ISBN13: 9781164832683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"