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Dartmouth Medical School (1797-)

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1797-

Biography

Dartmouth Medical School was founded in 1797, as the fourth medical school in the United States. The founder was Nathan Smith, a Harvard University-educated physician from Cornish, New Hampshire. Noting the dearth of medical professionals in the area surrounding Hanover, Smith petitioned the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College in August 1796, to fund the establishment of the medical school to train more physicians for the region. The Board approved the request, and Smith began lecturing on November 22, 1797.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Dartmouth Medical School lecture notes collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1302
MS-1302
Date(s): 1842 to 1864
Abstract

Dartmouth Medical School founded in 1797. The collection consists of lecture notes and medical sketches.

Dartmouth Medical School theatrical skits

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1440
MS-1440
Date(s): 1987 to 1991
Content Description

The collection contains 3 programs for Dartmouth Medical School theatrical skits and 3 VHS tapes. Titles are "A Tale of Two Medical Centers," "The Big Chillcott," and "Latenight at DMS."

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