American Decades

Important Events in Medicine and Health, 1910–1919

The drug salvarsan comes into use against syphilis.
The New York School of Chiropody opens in New York City.
On January 15, the directory of the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission for hookworm prevention holds its first meeting.
In March, the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality is formed, leading to the creation of baby clinics.
In June, the American Medical Association's Council on Medical Education and Hospitals issues the Flexner Report on medical education, leading many inadequate medical schools to close and others to merge.
In June, the University of Michigan awards the first American degree in public health.
In September, the School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania establishes the nation's first medical research chair.
In September, Columbia University offers the country's first course in optics and...

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