An introductory discourse, to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries ; and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush ; delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack.

  • Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
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1813
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Credit: An introductory discourse, to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries ; and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush ; delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lily of the medical profession, the celebrity of the state, ami the honour of our country. That the high expectations which were entertained of the benefits that would flow to the community from its establishment were well founded, the history of the College, even during the short period it has been in operation, abundantly testifies : for, during the six sessions that have elapsed, nearly four hundred gentle- men have received the benefits of instruction afforded a! this establishment, and of that number about forty have been admitted to the honours of graduation. But the Regents of the University, as well as the members of the profession in general, have ever been duly sensible of the benefits that would result from an union of the Professors of this College with those constituting the Faculty of Physic of Columbia College. Impressed with the importance of such union, the Regents of the University, in the winter of 1311, respectfully solicited the friendly offices of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College in combining the two medi- cal institutions. This event, so desirable in itself, and which promises to be productive of signal and permanent advantages to the profession and the community, has at length been hap- pily accomplished. Permit me, gentlemen, students of medicine, to offer you my congratulations upon the favourable auspices under which the present session of this College commences : for to you it must prove peculiarly beneficial; as in no other part of the United States can you obtain so extensive a system of medical education as that now afforded by this university