The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to a lecture by Charles Hawtrey, M.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Urology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine The Evolution of University Urology as a Reflection of University Priorities Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:30pm-6:30pm 2117 MERF (Medical Education and Research Facility) Dr. Hawtrey will reviewContinue reading “Evolution of University of Iowa Urology Department 1915-1949 | History of Medicine Lecture | Thursday, Feb. 23”
Category Archives: Lectures and Discussions
Dr. Richard Shope, Flu Research Pioneer | History of Medicine Lecture | Thursday, Jan. 26
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to a lecture by Russell Currier, Past President, American Veterinary Medical History Society. Iowa’s Richard Edwin Shope MD: His Contributions to Influenza Research and One Medicine/Health Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:30pm-6:30pm 2117 MERF (Medical Education and Research Facility) Richard E. Shope MD (1901-1966) was aContinue reading “Dr. Richard Shope, Flu Research Pioneer | History of Medicine Lecture | Thursday, Jan. 26”
History of Torture | History of Medicine Lecture by Robert Rakel, MD | Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30pm
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society November lecture by Robert Rakel: The History of Torture, including the experience of Janusz Bardach Thursday, November 17 5:30-6:30pm 2117 MERF (Medical Education Research Facility Torture has existed for most of recorded history. Until the 2nd Century torture was only used on slaves, on the assumptionContinue reading “History of Torture | History of Medicine Lecture by Robert Rakel, MD | Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30pm”
Civility on Trial: Nurses, Surgeons, and Medical Extremity in Civil War Hospitals | History of Medicine Lecture | Thurs., Oct. 27, 5:30pm
“Civility on Trial” considers the clash of expectations that confronted surgeons and relief workers in military hospitals during the Civil War. This lecture will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 5:30pm in 2117 MERF. MERF is located at 375 Newton Road, Iowa City. The spectacle of death that gripped the public imagination raised physicians’Continue reading “Civility on Trial: Nurses, Surgeons, and Medical Extremity in Civil War Hospitals | History of Medicine Lecture | Thurs., Oct. 27, 5:30pm”
Dr. Helkiah Crooke : Historical and Literary Legacy | History of Medicine Society | Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30pm
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to attend the first talk of the semester. Jillian Linster, PhD candidate, English Department, University of Iowa speaking on: Dr. Helkiah Crooke (1576-1648): The Historical and Literary Legacy of an Early Modern Physician. Thursday, September 22, 2016, 5:30-6:30 Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, RoomContinue reading “Dr. Helkiah Crooke : Historical and Literary Legacy | History of Medicine Society | Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30pm”
Contagion | Film and Panel Discussion | Hardin Library Film Series | March 24, 6pm
RSVP for Hardin Library’s second film screening and panel discussion as a part of our inaugural film series! We’ll be showing the film at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences beginning at 6pm on Thursday, March 24th. If you are able to join us, please RSVP online . We will be screening Contagion, a featureContinue reading “Contagion | Film and Panel Discussion | Hardin Library Film Series | March 24, 6pm”
R. Palmer Howard Dinner | History of Medicine Society | Ink & Silver Medicine, Photography, & the Printed Book 1845-1890 | Friday April 22
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to attend the 2016 R. Palmer Howard Dinner on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City. Reception begins at 6pm, followed by a buffet dinner and presentation. Stephen Greenberg will talk on the use of photography in 19th Century printed medical books.Continue reading “R. Palmer Howard Dinner | History of Medicine Society | Ink & Silver Medicine, Photography, & the Printed Book 1845-1890 | Friday April 22”
Gender, Memory & Authority in the Early Modern Medical Print Marketplace | Lecture, Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30pm
Elizabeth Yale, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Iowa Center for the Book, will give a talk on Gender, Memory, and Authority in the Early Modern Medical Print Marketplace. Thursday, February 25, 5:30-6:30pm 2117 Medical Education Research Facility (MERF) map In 17th and early 18th-century Britain, medical practitioners, whether physicians, midwifes, apothecaries, or self-trained purveyors ofContinue reading “Gender, Memory & Authority in the Early Modern Medical Print Marketplace | Lecture, Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30pm”
Injections, Itches & Institutions: Rural Medicine in Iowa 1910-1950 | Lecture Thursday, Jan. 28 5:30pm
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society and Iowa Women’s Archives present Jennifer Gunn, History of Medicine Endowed Professor, Director of the Institute for Advanced Study, University of Minnesota. Dr. Gunn’s talk is titled “Injections, Itches, and Institutions: The Experience of Rural Medicine in Iowa, 1910-1950.” Thursday, January 28 5:30pm-6:30pm 2117 Medical Education Research FacilityContinue reading “Injections, Itches & Institutions: Rural Medicine in Iowa 1910-1950 | Lecture Thursday, Jan. 28 5:30pm”
Healthcare for Native Americans : Triumphs and Tragedies |UI History of Medicine Society Talk| Thurs. Nov. 19, 5:30pm
Thursday, November 19 5:30-6:30pm 2117 MERF (Medical Education Research Facility) The health status of Native Americans has, for 200 years, been substantially poorer than other U.S. Citizens. Responsibility for their healthcare has (theoretically) been with the federal government. Franken will cover ups and downs of this unique arrangement, as well as the special status of these NativesContinue reading “Healthcare for Native Americans : Triumphs and Tragedies |UI History of Medicine Society Talk| Thurs. Nov. 19, 5:30pm”