Famous and Lesser Known Members of the University Medical School Who Have Made a Difference: A Historical View

Abstract

The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) opened its doors in 1850. Since that time it has become renowned for numerous alumni who have made an impact in the world. Although some are well known, others have played a role that most people are unaware of. Here we will highlight the diverse individuals and their achievements. The contents of this poster were searched for and recovered from: the Bentley Historical Library, the archives of the University of Michigan; the University of Michigan Medical School’s Center for the History of Medicine whose primary objective is to foster a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of the pioneering role of the University of Michigan, its alumni, and Michigan as a state in advancing knowledge of disease and promoting human health.Through our research, we have been able to highlight several well-known and lesser-known University of Michigan alumni who have had an impact on various areas of life, both medical and political. In addition, some of them have conquered barriers of ethnicity and gender. In this poster we have brought to light a number of the notable alumni of the University of Michigan Medical School.