Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1333559747 ISBN 13: 9781333559748
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A historical account of the origins of Bellevue Hospital Medical College from its early days as the medical division of New York's Almshouse Hospital to the establishment of a fully independent medical school and hospital. The author provides insights into the motivations of the founders, including a shift in medical education towards increased exposure to clinical practice. The book follows the progress and development of the institution, including the role of the Bellevue faculty within the broader spheres of medical education and healthcare at the time. The work also highlights the significant contributions made by the college and its affiliated hospitals to the advancement of medical science and the wellbeing of the local communities they serve. The book paints a vivid picture of a burgeoning medical institution in the heart of New York City, grappling with the challenges and opportunities of the day and laying the groundwork for future progress in the field of medicine. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.