Lord Lister 1827-1912 : an oration / [Sir Hector Clare Cameron].

  • Cameron, Hector Clare, Sir, 1843-1928.
Date:
1914
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Credit: Lord Lister 1827-1912 : an oration / [Sir Hector Clare Cameron]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    University College, and who, in some sense, may be regarded as the Father of Modern Physiology in England. With his approval young Lister, while still a hospital resident, published in the Quarterly Journal of Micro¬ scopical Science two able and original papers on physio¬ logical subjects. Thus was early shown the bent of his mind. In 1853 he entered on what may be called the second stage of his professional career, and both of these stages, as we look back upon them, can be recognized as periods of constant preparation for the real work which was ahead of him. He resolved to spend a holiday of some weeks in Scotland, and, armed with a letter of introduction from Professor Sharpey to Professor Syme of Edinburgh, he first proceeded there, and, as events turned out, did not leave it for seven years. He was at once struck with admiration for Syme, not only as a great operator, but as a man of resourceful power, of strong intellect and of wise judgment. Although he had already completed his hospital training as a student and resident hospital assistant, both in Medicine and Surgery, he requested, in that spirit of modesty which characterized him all through life, to be appointed a dresser under Mr. Syme. There was no vacancy at the time, but impressed by the earnestness and ability of the young man, Mr. Syme appointed him as a Super¬ numerary Dresser. He obtained permission from his father to remain in Edinburgh for a more or less indefinite period of further study ; and so began a close and lasting friendship between himself and Mr. Syme. He after¬ wards was appointed his house surgeon, and still later his assistant in private practice. On 23rd April, 1856, he