Thompson, W. Gilman (William Gilman), 1856-1927

Physician; Ph. B., Yale, 1877; received his M.D. degree from Columbia in 1881; in 1885 won the Joseph Mather Smith prize for an essay on the valves of the heart; in 1887 became visiting physician of the New York Hospital until 1894, and of the Presbyterian Hospital until 1912; in 1887 became professor of physiology at the University of the City of New York, remaining until 1898; 1898-1916, professor of medicine at Cornell University Medical College.

From the description of William Gilman Thompson autograph collection, 1771-1924 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702205940

Physician; Ph.B., Yale, 1877; received his M.D. degree from Columbia in 1881; in 1885 won the Joseph Mather Smith prize for an essay on the valves of the heart; in 1887 became visiting physician of the New York Hospital until 1894, and of the Presbyterian Hospital until 1912; in 1887 became professor of physiology at the University of the City of New York, remaining until 1898; 1898-1916, professor of medicine at Cornell University Medical College.

From the guide to the William Gilman Thompson autograph collection, 1771-1924, (Manuscripts and Archives)