Chicago Society for the History of Medicine and the Humanities

 

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The Chicago Society for the History of Medicine and the Humanities was founded in 1909 to foster an interest in the history of medicine. In 2005 it became part of the Hektoen Institute and was renamed to emphasize a broadening of interest to other aspects of the humanities. At its inception the Society had some 200 members and included many illustrious personalities and pioneers of American Medicine. During most of the 20th century the Society has remained active, sponsoring meetings and lectures on a variety of interesting subjects. The Society is also a constituent member of the Society of the American Association for the History of Medicine. The final meeting of each year has been traditionally dedicated to the memory of Doctor Morris Fishbein, the Society’s past president and an influential physician and editor of modern American Medicine. This Annual Fishbein Dinner meeting has been made possible by the generous support of the family of the late Barbara Fishbein Friedell.

Each year we hold educational lectures, usually on the first Tuesday of the month. Each lecture is preceded by a reception, which allows the members of the audience to exchange ideas and engage in lively discussion. The lectures have covered a wide range of topics, some related to the history of medicine in Chicago and others exploring the interface between medicine and the humanities.

Upcoming Program


History of Castrati: A Physician's Perspective - Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A lecture by James L. Franklin, MD,

President of the Chicago Society for The History of Medicine And The Humanities

Date and Time: September 14 - 5:00 - 5:30 pm, reception - 5:30 - 6:30 pm, lecture

Location: TBD

RSVP to Julie Schnidman - julie.schnidman@hektoen.org

312-768-6020

 

 

Our current Executive Board consists of:

  • James L. Franklin, MD, President of the Society, Professor Emeritus, Rush University, Medical Center.
  • George Dunea, MD, President & CEO of the Hektoen Institute.
  • Asad A. Bakir, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.
  • Peter Hart, MD, Dept. of Medicine, Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
  • Georgia Lubben, MD, Family Medicine, Jackson Park Hospital.
  • Suja Mathew, MD, Program Director, Internal Medicine Training Programs, Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
  • Keith Roper, MD, Attending Surgeon, Jackson Park Hospital.
  • Sandy Sufian, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.
  • Rachel Baker, Director of Educational Programs, Hektoen Institute.
  • Phyllis Wheeler, Secretary of the Society, Hektoen Institute.

For information please contact Rachel Baker at rachel.baker@hektoen.org or call 312.768. 6030