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Six modern medical historians look at the life and accomplishments of John Hunter, the pioneering Scottish surgeon (1729-1793), A film by J. Lee Sedwick, M.D., F.A.C.S.
John Hunter FRS (13 February 1728 – 16 October 1793) was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.
John Hunter was a surgeon, founder of pathological anatomy in England, and early advocate of investigation and experimentation. He also carried out many important studies and experiments in comparative aspects of biology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
J ohn Hunter was the first surgeon to dissect and examine cadavers to understand the function of the human body. Today he is considered the founder of pathological anatomy and remains among the world's greatest physiologists and surgeons. John Hunter was born in rural Scotland in 1728.
May 12, 2021 · John Hunter’s contribution to medicine and natural science was far-reaching and his legacy remains with us today in his fascinating museum at the Royal College of Surgeons in London. But how did...
The work of John Hunter. The Renaissance period saw new discoveries, and some long-held ideas from ancient physicians such as Galen were challenged. Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine ...
John Hunter received practical surgical experience after enlisting in the Seven Years' War (1756-63). He served as an army surgeon in 1760 and pioneered the understanding of gunshot wound treatment. Hunter qualified as an assistant surgeon in 1756 and then a surgeon in 1768 at St George's Hospital.
John Hunter was one such visionary, a remarkable surgeon and scientist working in the eighteenth century. By hosting Transplant and Life within the Hunterian Museum, we provide a contextual perspective on how modern transplantation has been built upon the ideas, hopes and studies of earlier times.
John Hunter (1737-1821), admiral and governor, was born on 29 August 1737 at Leith, the port of Edinburgh, one of at least nine children of William Hunter, a shipmaster, and Helen, née Drummond, whose uncle was a lord provost of Edinburgh.
Feb 17, 2005 · J ohn Hunter (1728-93), surgeon of St George's Hospital, was a brilliant observer, naturalist, and thinker, as well as being an innovative doctor.
