Medical Education Building at the Medical College of Virginia (named for William T Sanger in 1970) opened
In 1963, The Medical College of Virginia Medical Education Building (named for William T. Sanger in 1970) opened.
The Medical College of Virginia Pharmacy curriculum was extended to five years
In 1960, The Medical College of Virginia Pharmacy curriculum was extended to five years.
Dr David Hume performed the first kidney transplant at the Medical College of Virginia
On Aug. 12, 1957, Dr. David Hume performed the first kidney transplant at the Medical College of Virginia.
The Medical College of Virginia School of Graduate Studies was organized with Dr Ebbe C Hoff as dean
In 1957, The Medical College of Virginia School of Graduate Studies was organized with Dr. Ebbe C. Hoff…
Dr. Robert Blackwell Smith became the fourth and last president of the Medical College of Virginia
In 1956, Dr. Robert Blackwell Smith became the fourth and last president of the Medical College of Virginia.
Dr. David Hume, a pioneer transplant surgeon, was appointed chairman and professor of surgery at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1956, Dr. David Hume, a pioneer transplant surgeon, was appointed chairman and professor of surgery at The…
The Medical College of Virginia graduated its first African-American student, Jean Harris
In 1955, new doors were opened as the Medical College of Virginia graduated its first African-American student, Jean…
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Betty Delores Stough became the first woman to earn a PhD at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (parasitology)
In 1953, Betty Delores Stough became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. at the Virginia Agricultural and…
First PhD degree was awarded (Pharmacology) at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1952, the first The Medical College of Virginia Ph.D. degree was awarded. (Pharmacology).
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Henrietta Lacks died from cervical cancer, and HeLa cell line was born
On Feb. 8, 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a tobacco farmer from Virginia died from cervical cancer, and a scientist…
The Medical College of Virginia School of Medical Technology was organized
In 1951, The Medical College of Virginia School of Medical Technology was organized.
The Medical College of Virginia Foundation was incorporated
In 1949, The Medical College of Virginia Foundation (MCV) was incorporated with the mission to inspire and steward…
The first civilian burn unit in the country was established at The Medical College of Virginia
In 1947, the first civilian burn unit in the country was established at the Medical College of Virginia…
The Baruch Center of Physical Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia was organized
In 1944, the Baruch Center of Physical Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia was organized with a…
Wilton R Earle of NCI published a classic paper describing the production of malignancy in vitro
In 1943, Wilton R. Earle of NCI, who had in the 1930’s pioneered the process of growing cells…
The Medical College of Virginia organized a medical unit to serve during the war from 1942-45
In 1942, The Medical College of Virginia organized a medical unit to serve during the war from 1942-45….
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first PhD was awarded
In 1942, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first Ph.D. was awarded to Nathan Sugarman in chemistry. In…
The new Medical College of Virginia Hospital (MCV West Hospital) opened to national acclaim
In 1941, the Medical College of Virginia Hospital (MCV West Hospital) opened to national acclaim. The largest donation…
U.S. Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
On Jun. 25, 1938, the U.S. Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with new provisions….
The Medical College of Virginia opened a new laboratory and outpatient clinic (A. D. Williams Memorial Clinic)
In 1938, The Medical College of Virginia opened a new laboratory and outpatient clinic (A. D. Williams Memorial…
Tompkins-McCaw Library at the Medical College of Virginia opened
In 1932, Tompkins-McCaw Library at the Medical College of Virginia opened. Called the “college library” when the building…
The Medical College of Virginia established a four year program in pharmacy leading to at BS degree
In 1932, The Medical College of Virginia established a four year program in pharmacy leading to at B.S….
Dr. William Branch Porter named the first full-time professor of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1926, Dr. William Branch Porter was named the first full-time professor of medicine at the Medical College…
The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years
In 1925, The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years.
Dr. William T Sanger, former secretary for the State Board of Education, became the Medical College of Virginia’s third president
In 1925, Dr. William T. Sanger, former secretary for the State Board of Education, became the Medical College…
Dooley Hospital and St Philip Hospital opened
In 1920, the Virginia Commonwealth University announced the opening of the Dooley Hospital, dedicated to the treatment of…
Virginia Mason was founded
In 1920, the Virginia Mason was founded as an 80-bed hospital with six physician offices. It was named…
Innis Steinmetz was the first woman to enter the Medical College of Virginia
In 1918, Innis Steinmetz, became the first woman to enter the medical school, and 30 years later, the…
The Medical College of Virginia expanded curriculum to four years
In 1913, the Medical College of Virginia became the first in the country to expand the medical school…
Virginia H. Holsinger ﾠReceived the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering
In 1995, Virginia H. Holsinger received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering, presented by…