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Seminar: The History of Medicine: Why Doctors Do What They Do in the 21st Century, Part II, From the Medieval Era to Modernity   

Medical Science in the modern era has achieved major breakthroughs, yielding vastly improved health and longevity for most people. Last year, Part I of this series traced these accomplishments in history to the successes and failures of medical practitioners from ancient Egypt through the European Middle Ages. Part II will further explore medical triumphs and tragedies from the Muslim €œGolden Era€ to the dawn of modernity. Numerous PowerPoint slides will be projected to illustrate the evolution of disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention from their earliest roots to the present time. Prior attendance at Part I is not required. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

"Best course I have ever taken. Dr Bloch is knowledgeable, well prepared engaging speaker." - OLLI Patron

LECTURES:

1. Medicine in the Muslim “Golden Age,”ca. 750 -1250 AD

2. The Renaissance: Background in history, culture, science, and technology, ca. 1400 - 1700 AD.

3. The Renaissance: Revolutionary thinking and discoveries in medicine and surgery.

4. Medicine in the Dawn of Modernity, ca. 18th to early 20th century.
 
  • Seminar: The History of Medicine: Why Doctors Do What They Do in the 21st Century, Part II, From the Medieval Era to Modernity
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 2/10/2025 - 3/3/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Room: Room 102
    Instructor: Raphael Bloch, MD

    Medical Science in the modern era has achieved major breakthroughs, yielding vastly improved health and longevity for most people. Last year, Part I of this series traced these accomplishments in history to the successes and failures of medical practitioners from ancient Egypt through the European Middle Ages. Part II will further explore medical triumphs and tragedies from the Muslim €œGolden Era€ to the dawn of modernity. Numerous PowerPoint slides will be projected to illustrate the evolution of disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention from their earliest roots to the present time. Prior attendance at Part I is not required. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    "Best course I have ever taken. Dr Bloch is knowledgeable, well prepared engaging speaker." - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. Medicine in the Muslim “Golden Age,”ca. 750 -1250 AD

    2. The Renaissance: Background in history, culture, science, and technology, ca. 1400 - 1700 AD.

    3. The Renaissance: Revolutionary thinking and discoveries in medicine and surgery.

    4. Medicine in the Dawn of Modernity, ca. 18th to early 20th century.

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