Apr 10th, 2016: U of PA Doctor School

xoxoxoBruce · 04-10-2016, 12:07 AM

The first medical school in the US started at the University of Pennsylvania in 1765.
The professors didn't receive a salary, they rented the space they used from the University, and paid a share of the overhead.
That's like an unpaid intern having to rent their desk and chip in for the janitor.
But how did the professors earn a living? They sold tickets to students.

It wasn't a matter of just collecting at the door from a waiting line of acolytes, that would be too easy.
No, they had to go out and hustle on and off campus. Say it was a class on dissecting a body, it could be doctors,
or student wannabes, a butcher, or an artist. All they needed was the money, interest, and to be found by the professor.

I guess it was a good excuse to frequent the taverns, as it's a prime spot to spread the word, and watching a human dissection
is one of those things that sounds like a good idea, only after a few pints... or quarts.

I'm amazed that system continued for almost 100 years.
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classicman · 04-16-2016, 11:36 AM

My brother went to school there. Very long and storied history.

infinite monkey · 04-16-2016, 12:21 PM

Hi classic! How have you been?

classicman · 04-16-2016, 01:56 PM

Hey ... Still kickin. you?

infinite monkey · 04-16-2016, 01:58 PM

Hanging in, like I do.

classicman · 04-17-2016, 11:28 AM

04-10-2016, 12:07 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Apr 10th, 2016: U of PA Doctor School The first medical school in the US started at the University of Pennsylvania in 1765. The professors didn't receive a salary, they rented the space they used from the University, and paid a share of the overhead. That's like an unpaid intern having to rent their desk and chip in for the janitor. But how did the professors earn a living? They sold tickets to students. It wasn't a matter of just collecting at the door from a waiting line of acolytes, that would be too easy. No, they had to go out and hustle on and off campus. Say it was a class on dissecting a body, it could be doctors, or student wannabes, a butcher, or an artist. All they needed was the money, interest, and to be found by the professor. I guess it was a good excuse to frequent the taverns, as it's a prime spot to spread the word, and watching a human dissection is one of those things that sounds like a good idea, only after a few pints... or quarts. I'm amazed that system continued for almost 100 years. link link __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-16-2016, 11:36 AM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	My brother went to school there. Very long and storied history. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-16-2016, 01:56 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Hey ... Still kickin. you? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-17-2016, 11:28 AM	#6
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	__________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-16-2016, 12:21 PM	#3
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Hi classic! How have you been?

04-16-2016, 01:58 PM	#5
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Hanging in, like I do.

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