John McMorran notes on the lectures of Thomas Young
Collection
Identifier: 10a 119
Scope and Contents
Two volumes (in one, [8], 206 p.) of notes on the last session of obstetrical lectures given by Thomas Young at the University of Edinburgh in 1782-1783. Includes table of contents.
Dates
- 1782 - 1783
Creator
- McMorran, John (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
With the bookplate of H. Lenox Hodge, M.D. Given to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia on 14 May 1896 by Mr. Hugh Lenox Hodge.
Biographical / Historical
No information about John McMorran could be located. He is not listed among the graduates of the University of
Edinburgh.
Born in 1730, Thomas Young received his M.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1761. He apprenticed as an apothecary and surgeon in Edinburgh, becoming a master surgeon in 1755. In 1751 he joined the Incorporation of Surgeons, a surgeons’ guild in Edinburgh, and became its head or Deacon in 1756. He remained with the Incorporation until 1762 when he resigned to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Young was appointed Professor of Midwifery at the University of Edinburgh in 1756. Although instruction in midwifery had previously been given, his lectures were regarded as the first systemic courses given at the University, and he is generally considered to be the father of its School of Obstetrics. During Young’s tenure, he created a Lying-In Ward at the Royal Infirmary to give clinical lectures. This ward eventually became the Edinburgh Maternity Hospital. In 1780, Alexander Hamilton joined Young as Conjunct Professor of Midwifery. Young continued teaching until his death in 1783.
Born in 1730, Thomas Young received his M.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1761. He apprenticed as an apothecary and surgeon in Edinburgh, becoming a master surgeon in 1755. In 1751 he joined the Incorporation of Surgeons, a surgeons’ guild in Edinburgh, and became its head or Deacon in 1756. He remained with the Incorporation until 1762 when he resigned to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Young was appointed Professor of Midwifery at the University of Edinburgh in 1756. Although instruction in midwifery had previously been given, his lectures were regarded as the first systemic courses given at the University, and he is generally considered to be the father of its School of Obstetrics. During Young’s tenure, he created a Lying-In Ward at the Royal Infirmary to give clinical lectures. This ward eventually became the Edinburgh Maternity Hospital. In 1780, Alexander Hamilton joined Young as Conjunct Professor of Midwifery. Young continued teaching until his death in 1783.
Extent
2 Volumes (2 volumes in 1[?])
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- McMorran, John (Person)
- Title
- John McMorran notes on the lectures of Thomas Young
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
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