Dept. of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Professions Education (University of Michigan) records 1919-199 1963-1985

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Dept. of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Professions Education (University of Michigan) records 1919-199 1963-1985

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Dept. of Postgraduate Medicine established at the University of Michigan in 1927 as part of a state wide effort to provide continuing medical education to practicing physicians. In 1946 the Affiliated Hospital program began, providing decentralized medical training for interns, residents, and community practitioners. Documents the development and administration of the affiliated hospital program, and material on key affiliations including Henry Ford Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Veterans Administration Hospital, and Wayne County General Hospital, as well as hospitals throughout the state. Records documenting the early use of medical television are present as are records of the Medical Center House Officers Committee, and speeches by James D. Bruce.

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Bruce, James D. (James Deacon), 1872-1946.

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