The lights and shadows of medical science : an address, delivered Feb. 27, 1872 / by Ezra M. Hunt.

  • Hunt, Ezra Mundy, 1830-1894.
Date:
1872
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Credit: The lights and shadows of medical science : an address, delivered Feb. 27, 1872 / by Ezra M. Hunt. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    ADDRESS. It is becoming, my medical brethren, that as Alumni of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, we should, year after year, thus meet together, to show our interest in the institution of which we are graduates, and to renew the professional and social associations of earlier days. There is a principle in our natures which, when undisturbed by jealous rivalry or exclusive egotism, always creates a bond of sympathy between those of kindred occupation, and there are special reasons why this should obtain in the medical profession. The pursuit of our science and the practice of our art has much in it that is toilsome, rugged, and severe, and is so separate and distinct from other callings that the laity cannot be expected to know or appreciate its peculiar exactions, as can those who have an identical experience. Those not drawn away by outer forces are naturally drawn to each other. The companion in arms knows best how to greet a fellow veteran; and bound together, as we are, in the same pursuit, it is right that now and then we sfiould gather at the old homestead and, like brethren, exchange words of common sympathy and greeting.