History of Medicine

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  • Royal College of Surgeons (first medical school) founded

    Royal College of Surgeons (first medical school) founded
    This was the first establishment to officially train doctors.

  • First federal vaccination legislation was enacted in 1813

    First federal vaccination legislation was enacted in 1813
    Vaccinations are life-saving and to have them distributed through the government is a huge step.

  • Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope

    Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope
    A stethoscope is one of the most used pieces of medical equipment to date.

  • James Bundell performed the first successful blood transfusion on humans

    James Bundell performed the first successful blood transfusion on humans
    Blood transfusions are very advanced and important procedures.

  • Cholera pandemic

    Cholera pandemic
    This killed thousands of people

  • American Medical Association was formed in Philadelphia

    American Medical Association was formed in Philadelphia
    It has helped move medicine forward so much in the past 200 years

  • Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female physician in the US

    Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female physician in the US
    This was important because she paved the way for other women in medicine.

  • International Red Cross was founded

    International Red Cross was founded
    The Red Cross has helped countless communities and individuals rebuild after disasters and other catastrophic events.

  • Joseph Lister started using disinfectants during surgery to prevent infection.

    Joseph Lister started using disinfectants during surgery to prevent infection.
    Disinfectants are some of the most helpful chemicals to keep people safe.

  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson became the 1st female physician in Britain

    Elizabeth Garrett Anderson became the 1st female physician in Britain
    She paved the way for so many women in medicine

  • Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the first electrical hearing aide

    Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the first electrical hearing aide
    The hearing aid is a medical marvel that has provided countless people with support.

  • Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross

    Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross
    This organization has helped countless people

  • Louis Pasteur created a vaccine for rabies

    Louis Pasteur created a vaccine for rabies
    Rabies is a deadly disease so this saved countless lives

  • Louis Pasteur pasteurizes milk

    Louis Pasteur pasteurizes milk
    This made all milk safe to drink

  • Gregory Mendel established the principles of heredity

    Gregory Mendel established the principles of heredity
    Heredity helps us understand everything about why we are the way we are.

  • Dimitri Ivanofski discovered viruses

    Dimitri Ivanofski discovered viruses
    Viruses are one of the leading causes of disease so to figure out how they work is huge.

  • Health insurance plans were developed

    Health insurance plans were developed
    This helped tons of people get better healthcare

  • Conjoined twins were separated successfully

    Conjoined twins were separated successfully
    This is a highly advanced procedure that has improved the quality of life for tons of people.

  • 1st heart-lung machine was used for open-heart surgery

    1st heart-lung machine was used for open-heart surgery
    This machine helps doctors reduce deaths on the table

  • 1st test tube baby was born in England

    1st test tube baby was born in England
    This procedure has helped millions of couples start families.