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:

• 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.

Anatomy dissection scene, ca. 1894. (Art/Photo Collection, E-011)

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.

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