Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital
In 1903, Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital Richmond, Va., but was used by the faculty at…
The Medical College of Virginia lengthened its medical curriculum to four years
In 1900, the Medical College of Virginia lengthened its medical curriculum to four years. It was among the…
The Medical College of Virginia etablished a School of Pharmacy with a two-year program
In 1898, the Medical College of Virginia etablished a School of Pharmacy with a two-year program.
The Medical College of Virginia established a School of Dentistry
In 1897, the Medical College of Virginia established a School of Dentistry.
The Medical College of Virginia medical curriculum was lengthened to three years
In 1894, the Medical College of Virginia medical curriculum was lengthened to three years.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class
In 1894, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons, later University College of Medicine, was established
In 1893, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, later the University College of Medicine, was established by Dr….
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded
In 1891, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded to Charles N….
The Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association was organized
In 1889, the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association was organized.
Virginia General Assembly amended MCVs charter to allow the College to confer a degree in pharmacy
In 1879, the Virginia General Assembly amended MCVs charter to allow the College to confer a degree in…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) opened it’s doors
On Oct. 1, 1872, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) was founded. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute…
Steamer Virginia arrived in New York, its passengers riddled with cholera and ordered quarantined
On April 18, 1866, the steamer Virginia arrived in New York from Liverpool, its passengers riddled with cholera….
Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded
In 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was founded through the efforts of William Barton Rogers formerly chair…
The Medical College of Virginia became a state institution
In 1860, in return for a $30,000 appropriation, the Medical College of Virginia conveyed all its property to…
Dr. Charles E Brown-Sequard at Medical College of Virginia conducted research on endocrinology
In 1855, Dr. Charles E. Brown-Sequard at Medical College of Virginia conducted research in the basement of the…
The Hampden-Sydney College medical department became the Medical College of Virginia
In 1854, The Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College received an independent charter from the Virginia General Assembly and…
The Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College opened
In 1838, The Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College opened in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. The first Dean of the…
Thomas Jefferson founded the nation’s 10th medical school
In 1825, Thomas Jefferson founded the nation’s 10th medical school which has grown into a nationally recognized academic…
The University of Virginia was founded
On Jan. 25, 1819, the University of Virginia was founded after being conceived by Thomas Jefferson in 1800…
The first marine hospital owned by the Federal Government was purchased from the State of Virginia
In 1801, The first marine hospital owned by the Federal Government was purchased from the State of Virginia….
The College of William and Mary was founded
On Feb. 8, 1693, The College of William and Mary was founded by a Royal Charter issued by…