When
the University of Michigan Medical School opened its doors 150 years
ago, surgeons used saws as their primary instrument and medical
students didn't need high school diplomas. Today, the School is one of
the top ten in the nation, a leader in education, research and patient
care. The Journal of the American Medical Association honored the
Medical School's 150 year history on February 16 with a special
all-Michigan issue that spotlights current research at the UM and
salutes the school's major influence on medical education and
scientific discovery. The Medical School began its tradition of
innovation by establishing the nation's first university-owned
hospital, expanding its curriculum to give students hands-on training,
accepting women and minorities decades before other comparable schools
did and challenging students to be active participants in their
education. The Sesquicentennial Celebration concludes with a finale
weekend celebration in Ann Arbor, October 13-14, 2000. Click
here, or call the Sesquicentennial Office toll free at
1-877-392-7772 for a complete listing of anniversary events.
When
the University of Michigan Medical School opened its doors 150 years
ago, surgeons used saws as their primary instrument and medical
students didn't need high school diplomas. Today, the School is one of
the top ten in the nation, a leader in education, research and patient
care. The Journal of the American Medical Association honored the
Medical School's 150 year history on February 16 with a special
all-Michigan issue that spotlights current research at the UM and
salutes the school's major influence on medical education and
scientific discovery. The Medical School began its tradition of
innovation by establishing the nation's first university-owned
hospital, expanding its curriculum to give students hands-on training,
accepting women and minorities decades before other comparable schools
did and challenging students to be active participants in their
education. The Sesquicentennial Celebration concludes with a finale
weekend celebration in Ann Arbor, October 13-14, 2000. 
