Mission Expands and Name Changes for Medical
School’s History Center
Formerly the Historical Center for the Health Sciences, the Center for the
History of Medicine adopted its new name along with an expanded mission late
last year. Under the direction of Howard Markel (M.D. 1986), Ph.D., professor
of pediatrics and communicable diseases and the George E. Wantz Professor of
the History of Medicine, the Center conducts original research on the history
of medicine, promotes dialogue on issues related to health and society, and
preserves and provides access to materials related to the history of medicine,
biomedical research, public health, nursing, and medical and hospital administration.
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Medical School
Formerly the Historical Center for the Health Sciences, the Center for the
History of Medicine adopted its new name along with an expanded mission late
last year. Under the direction of Howard Markel (M.D. 1986), Ph.D., professor
of pediatrics and communicable diseases and the George E. Wantz Professor of
the History of Medicine, the Center conducts original research on the history
of medicine, promotes dialogue on issues related to health and society, and
preserves and provides access to materials related to the history of medicine,
biomedical research, public health, nursing, and medical and hospital administration.
