John MacCulloch, MD (1773-1835): a dedicated geologist

The teaching in Scottish medical schools in the second half of the 18th century had a reputation that stretched far beyond Britain. Edinburgh attracted students not only for its high academic standards but also for its freedom from religious constraints and its developing interest in the sciences. J...

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Published inJournal of medical biography Vol. 15; no. 4; p. 235
Main Author Hull, Gillian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.2007
Subjects
Geology - history
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
Humans
Malaria - history
Scotland
Scotland
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Summary:The teaching in Scottish medical schools in the second half of the 18th century had a reputation that stretched far beyond Britain. Edinburgh attracted students not only for its high academic standards but also for its freedom from religious constraints and its developing interest in the sciences. John MacCulloch was taught at Edinburgh by Joseph Black (1728-99) who had chosen chemistry as a career rather than medicine. Already MacCulloch's enquiring mind ranged over many subjects.
ISSN:0967-7720
DOI:10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-41