Presented in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American republic, this course explores the vital medical and political developments that shaped the birth of the United States. Through engaging commentary and vivid PowerPoint slides, we’ll examine how Colonial America was transformed during the Revolutionary era. This course offers a unique perspective on the founding of the nation, one that highlights both its political vision and its human cost. Space is limited.

LECTURES:

1. Health and Medical Care in Colonial America: Explore the state of early American medicine, including common treatments, practices, and public health in the colonies.
2. The British Colonies Become the United States: Trace the political journey from colonial dependence to revolutionary independence and the birth of a nation.
3.Health and Medical Care in the Revolutionary War: Learn about battlefield injuries, disease, and the evolution of military medicine during America’s fight for freedom.
4. Key Medical and Political Personalities of the Revolutionary Era: Meet the influential figures, doctors, soldiers, and statesmen, who shaped both the health and destiny of a new nation.