A Brief History of Thomas Jefferson University
George McClellan, Founder
Establishing a School
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Early Homes
A Course of Lectures
Famous Faculty
Graduation Requirements
Changes Come to Jefferson
Becoming a University
Jefferson Today
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Order of Lectures for Jefferson Medical College, 1846-1847. (John C. Hupp Matriculation Card Collection) |
A Course of Lectures
In the beginning, a year’s session of lectures ran from mid-October through February. By 1847, the College extended lectures to run through March. Lectures covered areas of:
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Anatomy dissection scene, ca. 1894. (Art/Photo Collection, E-011) |
- Practice of Medicine
- Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Materia Medica
- Institutes of Medicine
- Principles of Surgery
- Practice of Surgery
- Obstetrics
The anatomy classes included lectures in addition to laboratories for human body dissections.
At a cost per lecture of $15, a full year session for all lectures totaled $120. Additional charges included a $5 matriculation fee and $30 for the diploma.