Medical College of Virginia - X Ray Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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7=» J. R. McCAULEY Secretary-Treasurer 22

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T 3 3Tf)e (greater Jtlebical College of Virginia i. THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS HE TWO medical schools existing in Richmond as separate institu- tions — the Medical College of Virginia and the University Col- lege of Medicine — realizing the many advantages in combining as one organization finally perfected an amalgamation in 1913, giving birth to what is now the Greater Medical College of Vir- ginia. Up to the time of the union of the two schools each institu- tion had by a gradual process of evolution become widely known throughout the country and compared favorably with all the greater medical schools. Therefore, inheriting as it did both the equipment and the cherished traditions of the Old and the New Schools, the Greater Medical College of Virginia began its new life with an inestimable heritage. From the beginning of this union the history of the new institution has been one of growth and advance in the field of higher medical education. Through the com- bination of resources and equipment valued at nearly $1,000,000.00 the school has been able to offer the students many opportunities otherwise impossible, and at the same time increase its efficiency in every way. On account of the advanced possibility of the work and the high standing of the institution its reputation has grown until to-day it has achieved its distinguished posi- tion among the medical colleges of this country. The two thoroughly equipped hospitals owned by the College offer the students clinical advantages that cannot be surpassed at any similar institution. Besides the hospital clinics, the dispensaries of the out-patient department offer a variety of experience in practical work. Here, too, the Pharmacy students gain first-hand knowledge of their work for all pre- scriptions for drugs, furnished absolutely free of charge to all patients, are filled by the Senior Pharmacy students. Likewise the infirmary practice of the Dental Department affords the students advantages in doing their special work under competent instruction. It is evident, therefore, that in the hospitals and dispensaries the senior students of the three schools

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■x come into intimate contact with that phase of work which is most needed in their respective professions. In this way they acquire the practical working knowledge which inspires confidence and provides efficiency for their future work. Not only, however, is the high degree of proficiency in the school due to the increased resources and appropriations from the State, but to the unselfish devotion of the Faculty, which is probably unequaled by that of any other college in the country. The success of the school in its competition with wealthy and heavily endowed institutions is the best proof of the loyal service of its teachers. The school has kept well in the front rank of medical colleges of America and has been able to maintain this position, not through the gift of large sums of money, but through the endowment of an unpaid faculty which has unselfishly worked toward this end. II. THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Memorial Hospital is an integral part of the Medical College of Virginia. It is the largest general hospital in the State of Virginia, having accommodations for 322 patients, with facilities, without regard of race, creed or color and financial resources. No hospital in the city of Richmond is as accessible as the Memorial Hospital from all sections. Situated on the brow of Broad Street Hill, it is in immediate promixty to the Capitol Square and many public buildings, and within easy reach of all depots, hotels and business section. Its location is quiet and re- moved from the general line of traffic. The hospital proper consists of a group of three buildings, situated at the north- east corner of Twelfth and Broad Streets. It is connected as it were under one roof, and includes an administration building, a private pavilion and a ward pavilion. The private pavilion has accommodations for fifty patients. These accommoda- tions consist of single rooms, two bed rooms and four bed rooms, which are com- fortably furnished. Wide corridors and sun parlors on each floor provide ample facilities for air, sunlight, recreation and social intercourse with friends. The ward pavilion has accommodations for 110 patients. The wards are large, well lighted and ventilated, and a sun porch is located on each floor. 23