An Inaugural Discourse, Delivered at the Opening of Rutgers Medical College, in the City of New-York, on Monday, the 6th Day of November, 1826 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Hosack

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026003441X ISBN 13: 9780260034410

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

An 1826 address that marks the birth of Rutgers Medical College in New York, and a clear statement of its purpose.

This inaugural discourse, delivered by Dr. David Hosack, surveys the call to reform medical education and to establish a foundation for professional standards. It frames the move from older structures to a new institution that aims to balance learning, governance, and the honor of the medical profession.

In these pages, the speaker reflects on the conditions of medical education, the role of professors, and the need for an independent voice in evaluating candidates for medical honors. It traces the debates over who should govern medical instruction, the influence of state institutions, and the challenges of forming a stable, respected college in the city of New York. The discourse also situates Rutgers College in a broader network of early American medical education and public scholarship.

• Explore the themes of institutional reform and professional standards in early 19th‑century medicine.
• See how leaders described the relationship between faculty, trustees, and regents in shaping a new medical school.
• Gain insight into the hopes and challenges of launching a major medical institution in New York.
• Understand the historical context surrounding Rutgers College and its ties to medical education.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of medical education, Rutgers University roots, and early American scholarly institutions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026003441X
• ISBN 13: 9780260034410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178