The establishment of histology in the curriculum of the London medical schools, 1826-1886
This thesis sets out the way in which histology became established in the curriculum of the London medical schools between 1826 and 1886. The text provides a very large number of references to original material, some of it previously unreported. Histology had its origins in continental Europe in the early years of the nineteenth century, in the work of Bichat. The introductory chapter examines how this was translated both as to language and as to practical experience into England. The role of the developing achromatic microscope is also briefly considered. The changes in medical education in London which fostered the teaching of 'general anatomy' (histology) are then described from primary sources in some detail, and with extensive necessary quotation. The establishment and development of medical departments and the appointment of key teachers was pivotal and is fully investigated, while the role of the medical press in infuencing change is also assessed. The teaching programme of each college is explored using evidence from surviving lecture notes, texts, diaries, calendars and correspondence. The changing requirements for qualification, and their influence on the examination system, which accompanied the
Bracegirdle, Patricia Helen
History of medicine; Medical education
The establishment of histology in the curriculum of the London medical schools, 1826-1886. This thesis sets out the way in which histology became established in the curriculum of the London medical schools between 1826 and 1886. The text provides a very large number of references to original material, some of it previously unreported. Histology had its origins in continental Europe in the early years of the nineteenth century, in the work of Bichat. The introductory chapter examines how this was translated both as to language and as to practical experience into England. The role of the developing achromatic microscope is also briefly considered. The changes in medical education in London which fostered the teaching of 'general anatomy' (histology) are then described from primary sources in some detail, and with extensive necessary quotation. The establishment and development of medical departments and the appointment of key teachers was pivotal and is fully investigated, while the role of the medical press in infuencing change is also assessed. The teaching programme of each college is explored using evidence from surviving lecture notes, texts, diaries, calendars and correspondence. The changing requirements for qualification, and their influence on the examination system, which accompanied the
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