American Medical Society

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The American Medical Society was founded by students in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1770 to hear lectures, stimulate discussion, and promote personal contact. It met on a weekly basis from October to February; members included established physicians as well as medical students. The American Medical Society was discontinued in Nov. 1792.

From the description of Certificate of membership for Richard C. Dale, 1791 Feb. 1. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 145407060

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creatorOf American Medical Society. Admission of Joseph Hall Ramsay to the Society. Medical University of South Carolina Libraries
creatorOf American Medical Society. Certificate of membership for Richard C. Dale, 1791 Feb. 1. College of Physicians of Philadelphia
referencedIn MacLean, William, 1756-1825. William MacLean papers, 1787-1844 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Sutton, Henry Bruner. Henry Bruner Sutton reminiscences, 1972. Cornell University Library
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associatedWith MacLean, William, 1756-1825. person
associatedWith Ramsay, Joseph Hall. person
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