An introductory address to the students of the Calcutta Medical College, on the 15th June 1803 / by J. Fayrer.

  • Fayrer, Joseph, Sir, 1824-1907
Date:
1863
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Credit: An introductory address to the students of the Calcutta Medical College, on the 15th June 1803 / by J. Fayrer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS TO THE STUDENTS OF THE CALCUTTA MEDICAL COLLEGE. 15th June 1863. Gentlemen, It is a custom, old as the Institution itself, to commence each Academic Year with an introductory address from one of your teachers; and on the present occasion, it has fallen to me to meet you for the purpose of inaugurating this, the 29th Session of the Medical College. I should have been glad had it devolved on any other among my Colleagues, feeling, as I do, very sensible that I am but indiffer- ently qualified for a duty of so much responsibility. However, as I have neither the intention, nor option, of setting you the bad example of evading any duty that my position imposes, I shall ask your attention whilst I endeavour, in the short space of time allowed for the purpose, to lay before yon, along with some other matters, a summary of what you have to do during your student life, until you become Graduates of Me- dicine. I address myself chiefly to the beginners, but I hope to'interest you all. Some of you, no doubt, are here to-day from curiosity ; many have been present on former similar occasions ; a number, I trust, by your presence, declare your intention of entering seriously upon the study of Medicine, of laying the foundation stone of an