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

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Ggc of Virgieia A DEPARTMENT of Ilrimpden-Sydney College frnni 1838 to 1854, an iiulepenrlent or- ganization from 1854 to i860, a State institution since i860, enlarged and enriched by consolidation with the University College of Medicine and Memorial Hospital in 1913, — this in a vord is the history of the Medical College of ' irginia. From the first, medicine and pharmacy were taught; then pharmacy emerged as a separate course for pharmacists. During the last decade of the last century, dentistry and pharmacy were made separate schools, followed by nursing during the first quarter of the new century. From the start, teaching medicine at the bedside with patients housed within the institution was the practice. This was probably a unique distinction in those early days. In 1S60, the college got its first separately organized hospital, ajid in 1867 an out-patient department was opened. This early emphasis upon clinical facilities and teaching of a modern sort accounts no doubt for the widely ' established reputation of the college for superior instruction in clinical subjects. Dr. Augustus L. Warner, first dean of the faculty and professor of surgery and surgical anatomy, was perhaps the leading spirit in the effort which led to the opening of the college in the fall of 1S38. Associated with him were Dr. John Cullen in medicine. Dr. R. L. Bohannan in obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics, Dr. Lewis W. Chamberlayne in materia medica and thera- peutics, Dr. Socrates Maupin in chemistry and pharmacy. Dr. Thomas Johnson in anatomy and physiology, and Dr. Robert Munford as demonstrator of anatomy. This first faculty was a pio- neering group. To perpetuate their memory, it has been suggested that the room in the library used for meetings of the faculty and the Board of Visitors be dedicated to them and designated as the Founders ' Room. There appropriate portraits and other articles of interest related to the first faculty can well be housed. The first college building, used both for laboratories and patients, was the remodelled old Union Hotel located at Nineteenth and Main Streets. On a lot provided at the expense of the city, the Egvptian Building, partly financed by loans from the State, was completed for oc- cupancy in the fall of 1845. The architect was Thomas S. Stewart of Philadelphia, who had previously designed Saint Paul ' s Episcopal Church in Richmond. Chief among subsequent buildings were the college infirmary, later Old Dominion Hospital, i860, replaced by Saint Philip ' s Hospital, 1920; laboratory building, 1896, replaced bv Oooley Hospital, 1920; McGuire Hall and Old Virginia Hospital, acquired by consolidation with the University College of Medicine, 1913; Memorial Hospital, completed in 1903, acquired bv the college, 1913; Cabaniss Hall, 1928; Saint Philip Dormitory, 1931, and the librarv, 1932. Suf- ficient land is owned on which to erect other important buildings as soon as practicable. In its first ninety-three years, the college sent out 5,864 graduates, 3,958 in medicine, 615 in dcntristry, 764 in pharmacy, and 527 in nursing. These are distributed throughout the nation and many foreign countries. Many of these have won distinction in their respective fields. The plant of the college is approximately one-half completed. A new out-patient department and laboratory building at Twelfth and Marshall, a central heating plant, a new hospital for white patients at Twelfth and Broad adjoining the out-patient department, a dental school build- ing on the site of the Old Virginia Hospital, general remodelling of the incompleted top floor of McGuire Hall for experimental surgery with animals and other activities, and the fireproofing of the Egyptian Building as a museum, are with other future projects. Their fulfillment will depend upon better financial conditions and the continued support of loyal, generous friends and appropriations by the State. When this plant has been completed, the number in the student body will probably be less even than at present, including a fellowship system in graduate education, the emphasis in all schools and departments to be placed upon quality and not quantity. NOTE: We wish to thank Dr. Sangar for this histnrv. PAGE SEVENTEEN

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J. R. McCauley Since June, 1904, Mr. J. R. McCauley has been an able and tireless member of the staff of the Medical College of ' ir)i;inia, and now its Secretary-Treasurer. He has grown as the institution has grown, friendly and helpful to the student body, beloved by the alumni, and highly esteemed by the faculty and Board of Visitors. No undertaking has seemed too large and no day too long when the welfare of the college was involved. Students have recognized with appreciation Mr. McCaulev ' s re- quirement that they be business-like in meeting their obligations and have profited by his patient counsel and aid in fulfilling these obligations. They honor him for what he is himself and for what he is to the institution. s PAGE SIXTEEN

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1 Anderson ' , Robena, R. . Anderson, Dr. S. A., Jk. As.socliUe in Pediatrics Barn ' es, Dr. Webster P. A.ssoc-i.atL- in Surgtry Barnett, Dr. T. N. A.ssoeiati; in Medicir Beale, Mr. W. L. Bear, Dr. Harry Professor of Exodontia Anesthesia and of l i ciples of Practicx- Jlackwell, Dr. Karl L. ITolessor of Otolaryngol. .gy Bi.AiR, Miss Beulah A.s.sistant in Ophtlialmolos BON ' D, Dr. W. R. Bradel, Dr. Sig.viund F. Brvce, Miss Evelyn C. .Vssi.stant in Bacteriolog Blllard, Dr. J. B. Assoriate in Medlr Caravati, Dr. C. M. As.-iooiate in Medicine CiiAKFiN, Dr. a. N. In.siru.tor in Ptirger: AsHTON, Dr. Dudley C. .V.Sfisiant Pi-ofessor of -Med Bailey, Mrs. Alis Loehr As.sistaiu in Bioeilemi. try Sauchman, Dr. Greer Profeissur of Oljstetrics Beach, Dr. C. H. Bear, Dr. Joseph .A..ssistant Professor of Ob- BicGER, Dr. Isaac A. Pi- ' .f.s.sor of .Surgery Blanton, Dr. W. B. Bock, Mary Elizabeth As.sistant Dietitian Brent, Dr. Meade S. Instruitor in Xeryous Brinkley, Dr. A. S. Associate Professor of Sur- Cai.l, Dr. Manfred Professor of i-|inl.al .Mtd- Cannon, Mrs. Thel.ma D. Assistant in Pediatrics. In structor and Rviperyisor c Pediatric Nursing Chapman, Dr. D. G. Instructor in Medici Chevalier, Dr. Paul L. PAGE EIGHTEEN