Rush Medical College
Rush Medical College
Rush Medical College (pronounced: /rʌʃ mɛdɪkəl kɒlɪdʒ/) is a medical school located in Chicago, Illinois, and is a part of the Rush University System for Health.
Etymology
The college was named after Benjamin Rush, a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence and a prominent physician from Philadelphia, who was known for his progressive medical views.
History
Rush Medical College was chartered in 1837, two days before the city of Chicago was chartered, and opened with an inaugural class of 22 students on December 4, 1843. The college has a rich history of contributing to medical science, including the discovery of a vaccine for scarlet fever and the development of cardiac catheterization.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Rush Medical College includes a mix of traditional lecture-based classes and problem-based learning. The college offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, as well as combined MD/PhD or MD/MPH programs.
Related Terms
- Medical School: An educational institution that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Cardiac Catheterization: A procedure used to diagnose and treat certain cardiovascular conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rush Medical College
- Wikipedia's article - Rush Medical College
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