Medical School Collection

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York. Wood engraving, 1868
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, 1868. College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York. Wood engraving, 1868

View of the Ecole de Medecine, Paris
5916723 View of the Ecole de Medecine, Paris; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Ecole de Medecine, Paris - 19th century - engraving); Photo © Aunaies.

Inspectors of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam, 1724, 1724. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Inspectors of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam, 1724, 1724

Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c1908

Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Dr. C. Jesse Davis, graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. in his dental... 1925. Creator: Unknown
Dr. C. Jesse Davis, graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. in his dental suite in the Roosevelt Bank building at 35th Street and Grand Boulevard, 1925

Friends, " Meharry Medical College, 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown. Friends, " Meharry Medical College, 1915
Friends, " Meharry Medical College, 1915, 1916

Dr. R.F. Boyd : Professor in Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Dr. R.F. Boyd : Professor in Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. 1902

Dr. Roman's clinic; First Operation performed in the George W. Hubbard Hospital... 1922. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Roman's clinic; First Operation performed in the George W. Hubbard Hospital connected with Meharry Medical College; Dr. Roman is second from the left; Photo by Lay Brothers, Nashville, Tenn

Harvard University (b / w photo)
6013780 Harvard University (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvard University)

New Buildings for the Medical School at Middlesex Hospital (engraving)
1598666 New Buildings for the Medical School at Middlesex Hospital (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

University College Hospital, Medical School and Nurses Home (litho)
604099 University College Hospital, Medical School and Nurses Home (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College Hospital)

Medical School, Edinburgh University (colour photo)
3094647 Medical School, Edinburgh University (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medical School, Edinburgh University)

Amphitheatre de L ecole de Medecine, Les differents publics de Paris
621354 Amphitheatre de L ecole de Medecine, Les differents publics de Paris, 1854 (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Tercentenary of Trinity College, Dublin (b / w photo)
1603345 Tercentenary of Trinity College, Dublin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tercentenary of Trinity College, Dublin)

The Charterhouse from the square, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
The Charterhouse from the square, London, 1912. The Charterhouse has variously been a Carthusian monastery, a public school, a medical school and a home for pensioners

Hippocrates, Ancient Greek physician
Hippocrates (c.460-c.370 BC), Ancient Greek physician and philosopher. Hippocrates, who is considered the father of medicine, founded a medical school on the Aegean island of Kos

ARMY MEDICAL SCHOOL, 1943. A demonstration of the proper treatment for a broken jaw at a U.S. Army medical school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Marjorie Collins, 1943

MEDICAL SCHOOL, 1958. Medical students in class at George Washington University Medical School in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 1958

MEDICAL SCHOOL, c1925. A dissection class at American University in Lebanon, Beirut. Photograph, c1925

View of the Ecole de Medecine, Paris (w / c on paper)
XIR223828 View of the Ecole de Medecine, Paris (w/c on paper) by Nicolle, Victor Jean (1754-1826); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison, France; French, out of copyright

TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. U. S. Army Medical School student working on typhoid vaccine
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. U.S. Army Medical School student working on typhoid vaccine, c1917

TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Men unloading crates of typhoid vaccine, at the U. S. Army Medical School
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Men unloading crates of typhoid vaccine, at the U.S. Army Medical School. Photographed 1917

TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Vats of typhoid vaccine at the U. S. Army Medical School
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Vats of typhoid vaccine at the U.S. Army Medical School. Photographed 1917

SHAW UNIVERSITY, c1899. African American men playing croquet outside the medical dormitory at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

Nurses being taught how to apply bandages at the Blockley Training School for Nurses at Philadelphia General Hospital
NURSING SCHOOL, 1885. Nurses being taught how to apply bandages at the Blockley Training School for Nurses at Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1885

A student of the U. S. Army Medical School works on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. A student of the U.S. Army Medical School works on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917

An amputation performed without anesthesia. Wood engraving, c1840
AMPUTATION, c1840. An amputation performed without anesthesia. Wood engraving, c1840

The old College of Physicians in Warwick Lane, London, England. Wood engraving, 1866
LONDON: MEDICAL SCHOOL. The old College of Physicians in Warwick Lane, London, England. Wood engraving, 1866

Italian physician and anatomist. Asellis discovery of the lacteal vessels while performing a vivisection on a dog
GASPARO ASELLI (1581-1626). Italian physician and anatomist. Asellis discovery of the lacteal vessels while performing a vivisection on a dog, 23 July 1622: wood engraving, French, 19th century

Students of the U. S. Army Medical School work on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Students of the U.S. Army Medical School work on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917

Students in the U.s Army Medical School work on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. Students in the U.S Army Medical School work on a typhoid vaccine. Photographed 1917

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"Exploring the Rich History of Medical School: From Satirical Etchings to Groundbreaking Achievements" Step into the world of medical education through a captivating journey that spans centuries. Delve into the satirical etching by George Cruikshank, "The Examination of a Young Surgeon, " which humorously depicts the challenges faced by aspiring doctors in 1811. Witness the evolution of medical schools with wood engravings showcasing iconic institutions like Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, where future healers honed their skills in 1868. Marvel at an intriguing wood engraving from the 19th century, capturing a female medical student studying dissection—a testament to women breaking barriers and pursuing their passion for medicine. Uncover historical perspectives on cruelty within medicine as you encounter "The Reward of Cruelty" engraved in 1751—an unsettling reminder of past practices that have shaped modern ethics and compassion in healthcare. Embark on a visual tour through renowned establishments such as Harvard University's distinguished Medical School, immortalized in black-and-white photography. Explore Middlesex Hospital's new buildings dedicated to nurturing future physicians or admire University College Hospital's impressive lithograph featuring both its Medical School and Nurses Home. Glimpse into Edinburgh University's vibrant Medical School captured vividly in color photography—a testament to Scotland's rich contribution to medical education throughout history. Immerse yourself further as you witness Les differents publics de Paris at Amphitheatre de L'école de Médecine—an insight into diverse audiences attending lectures during this era. Celebrate Trinity College Dublin's tercentenary with a captivating monochrome photograph—honoring centuries-old traditions while embracing progress within medical education. Finally, catch a glimpse of London’s Charterhouse Square through Frederick Adcock’s lens—a snapshot frozen in time, reminding us how far we've come since its creation back in 1912.