Requisitions for graduation in the various medical colleges; and requisitions for license to practice physic and surgery, in the various states and territories of the Union.

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[1832]
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Credit: Requisitions for graduation in the various medical colleges; and requisitions for license to practice physic and surgery, in the various states and territories of the Union. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    I'ect llie following requisites for examination: 1. Such an acquaintance with the Greek and Latin languages as is neces- sary for a medical and surgical education. 2. Three years’ study under some reputable practitioner. The Censors are also to examine and approve the testimonials of persons com- ing from another state or country ; and if approved, they shall be entitled to all the privileges granted by a license. “ There is no law preventing irregular practitioners from recovering their bills.”-—Professor Parsons, of Providence. By-laws of Bhode-Island Medical Society, received from Dr. Parsons. Connecticut.—By an act passed June 4, 1829, it is de- clared, that “ every candidate for a license to practise physic and surgery, who shall hereafter commence the study of the medical profession, shall exhibit to the committee of examina- tion, satisfactory evidence, that in addition to a good English education,he had acquired a competent knowledge of the Latin language, and some acquaintance with the principles of na- tural philosophy, previous to the commencement of his pro- fessional studies. Every such candidate, provided he shall have graduated at some college, shall be required to study three years with some respectable physician and surgeon, and if not a graduate, four years, and to have attended one full course of lectures on the several branches of medical science, and to have arrived at the age of 21 years. He shall also be required to produce evidence of his good moral character and of his having pursued professional studies the requisite period of time, and of his having attended the requisite courses of medical lectures.”—Baldioin^s Annals of Yale College, pnge 180. “No person unless legally authorised to practise, can col- lect professional debts.”—Dr. Tully. “ There is but one legal board of Censors in the state of Connecticut for the examination of candidates, either for the degree of M. D. or for a license. This board consists of the president of the Connecticut Medical Society, the Medical Professors of Yale College ex-officiis, with the addition of