ance on clinics and lectures; 6) practical anatomy and chemistry, one course; 7) thesis. Percentages required at final examination are, anatomy and physiology, 85; chemistry, toxicology, pharmacy, 60; all others, 75. FEES: Lectures, $10; demonstrator, $10; graduation, $5. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, twenty-two. 20.9 REMARKS: Notice is given of a proposed academic year for students proposing to enter the medical school after the year 1884-85. The first semester of this preparatory year is devoted to Latin, physics, zoology and drawing, English composition, arithemetic and the metrical system; and the second semester to chemistry, political science, botany, and book-keeping. A "passing grade" in these branches will, after June, 1885, be a prerequisite of entrance to the medical school. HUMBOLDT MEDICAL COLLEGE. ST. LOUIS, Mo. ORGANIZED in 185-. Extinct since 1867. HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI. ST. LOUIS, MO. J. T. KENT, M. D., Registrar, 2309 Washington Avenue. ORGANIZED originally in 1859; reorganized in 1882. Between the years 1869 and 1881, the following homeopathic colleges were organized in St. Louis, viz: The St. Louis College of Homeopathic Physicians and Surgeons, organized 1869; held two sessions and suspended after session of 1870-71. The Homeopathic Medical College of St. Louis, organized 1873. The Hering Medical College, organized in 1880. In 1880 a portion of the faculty of the Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri seceded and revived The St. Louis College of Homeopathic Physicians and Surgeons, which again held two sessions; but after the session of 1881-82 this college and the Hering were consolidated with the Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri. The faculty of this college embraces twelve professors and one instructor. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The present course of lectures began October 6, 1884, and will terminate March 1, 1885. Clinics at hospital and at dispensary. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, ophthalmology and otology, diseases of the nervous system, pedology, clinical medicine, clinical surgery. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-"The applicant must present a certificate of moral character; pass an examination in all the branches of an English education and furnish evidence of scientific and literary qualifications." For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) good moral character; 3) three years' study; 4) two full courses of lectures; 5) satisfactory examination on all the branches taught. FEES: Matriculation, $5; lectures, $50; graduation, $25; demonstrator, $10. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentage of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, thirty-eight. *Not including four post-graduates. KANSAS CITY MEDICAL COLLEGE. KANSAS CITY, Mo. E. W. SHAUFFLER, M. D., Dean of the Faculty. ORGANIZED in 1864, as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Kansas City. The first class was graduated in 1865; classes have been graduated each subsequent year. The school assumed its present name in 1880. The faculty embraces twelve professors, one adjunct professor, two lecturers, two demonstrators and one instructor. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: One graduating session annually, which, in 1884-85 began September 17, and will close March 17, 1885. A graded three-years' course is recommended, but not required. Hospital and dispensary clinics are given. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, pathology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology and otology, histology, urinary chemistry, clinical medicine, clinical surgery and diseases of children. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-The action of the faculty, taken October 18, 1884, concerning preliminary examination is as follows: "Resolved, That from and including the session of 1884-85, applicants for admission to this college shall be examined in the ordinary branches of an English education, including mathematics, English composition and elementary physics. Resolved, That the President appoint a committee of three members of the faculty to conduct such examination of the class at present in attendance at this college." For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) good moral character; 3) three years' study; 4) two full courses of instruction; 5) personal examination on the seven principal branches of medicine. FEES: Matriculation, (paid but once) $5; lectures, $50; demonstrator, $10; hospital, $3; graduation, $20. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates 31 Session. 1877-78 Matriculates. 31 1878-79 1879-80 44 1880-81 42 1881-82 32 1882-83 36 1883-84 38 Graduates. 9 17 12 16 12 15 Percent. 38.6 28.5 50 33.3 39.4 TTT Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, thirty-six. ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. ST. LOUIS, Mo. ORGANIZED in 1869. Suspended after the session of 1870-71.-See Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri, ST. LOUIS ECLECTIC MEDICAL COLLEGE. ST. LOUIS, Mo. ORGANIZED in 187-. Extinct in 1883. HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE OF ST. LOUIS. ST. LOUIS, Mo. ORGANIZED 1873. Extinct. AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGE (Eclectic). ST. LOUIS, MO. GEO. C. PITZER, M. D., Dean, 1103 Chambers Street. ORGANIZED in 1873. The first class was graduated in 1874. Classes were graduated twice annually from that date up to 1883, but only one annual graduating session is now held. The faculty embraces eight professors, one demonstrator. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The regular graduating session of 1884-85 began October 6, 1884, and will terminate in March, 1885. It was preceded by a preliminary course of one week. Clinics are given at hospital and college. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, pharmacy, ophthalmology, otology, diseases of children, clinical medicine, clinical surgery and diseases of the nervous system. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-"A good English education." For graduation: 1) good moral character; 2) twenty-one years of age; 3) two courses of lectures; 4) three years' study; 5) "must show a record of faithful attendance both at the college and hospital lectures;" 6) satisfactory final examination. FEES: Tickets for the session, including matriculation and demonstrator's ticket, $75; graduation, $25. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, forty-two. *Not including thirteen post-graduates. Percent. 65 54.5 44.2 33.3 33.9 33.3 23+ ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE. ORGANIZED in 1876. Five classes containing forty-five students, were graduated. In 1882, this college was merged into the St. Joseph Medical College, (vide infra). COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ST. JOSEPH. ORGANIZED in 1878. Three classes, containing fifty students, were graduated. In 1882, this college was merged into the St. Joseph Medical College, (vide infra). ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. ORGANIZED in 1879. The first class was graduated in 1880. The faculty embraces thirteen professors, two lecturers and one demonstrator. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: A preliminary session of four weeks' duration begins on the second Monday in September. The regular graduating session commences on the second Monday of October and continues until the first Saturday of March. A three-years' graded course is recommended, but not required. Clinics are given at hospitals and dispensary. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, pathology, surgery, military surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, ophthalmology and otology, dermatology and syphilis, laryngology, clinical medicine, clinical surgery, toxicology and diseases of the nervous system. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-"The prospective student must present certificate of possessing a good general English education; if without it, he will be examined in the various branches which constitute such an education, to wit: 1) English grammar, orthography, mathematics, physics and history of the United States; 2) his age must not be less than eighteen; 3) he must present credible evidences of a good moral character." For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) a good moral character; 3) at least three years' study of medicine; 4) attendance on two courses of lectures. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, thirty-six. 26.3 24.5 45 47.3 JOPLIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. JOPLIN, MO. ORGANIZED in 1880. The first class was graduated in 1881. The school became extinct in 1884. HERING MEDICAL COLLEGE (Homeopathic.) ST. LOUIS, Mo. ORGANIZED 1880. See Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. J. P. CHESNEY, M. D., Secretary. Felix, between Seventh and Eighth Sts. ORGANIZED in 1880. The first class was graduated in 1881. The faculty embraces nine professors and four lecturers. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The regular graduating term begins the first Monday in October and continues five months. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, pathology, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, diseases of children, diseases of the nervous system, otology and ophthalmology, clinical medicine, clinical surgery, genito-urinary diseases and electro-therapeutics. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-1) credible certificate of good moral character: 2) diploma of graduation from a good literary and scientific college or high school; or lacking this, a thorough examination in the branches of a good English education, including mathematics, English composition and elementary physics or natural philosophy. For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) good moral character; 3) two full courses; 4) satisfactory examination; 5) thesis. FEES: For the entire course, $45; graduation, $25. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, fifty-one. JOPLIN MEDICAL COLLEGE. JOPLIN, MO. Percentage. 57.5 65 58 25.8 ORGANIZED in 1881. Extinet. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CITY. ORGANIZED in 1881. The first class was graduated in 1882. The faculty embraces fifteen professors, one adjunct professor and two lecturers. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The fourth annual session opened September 15, 1884, and will continue twenty-six weeks. The spring course opens about the middle of March. and continues ten weeks. Instruction is given by lectures, clinics, practical courses in the dissecting room, laboratories and by repeated examinations. A three-years' course is recommended, but not required. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, ophthalmology and otology, nervous and mental diseases, orthopedic surgery, diseases of the throat and chest, diseases of children, pharmacy, genito-urinary diseases, clinical medicine and clinical surgery. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-"Every applicant must be of good moral character, and possess the evidences of a good English education. He should also possess a sufflcient knowledge of Latin to read and write current prescriptions. Every candidate for matriculation, unless a graduate of some college, high school or academy, or holds a certificate of some literary institution, will be examined to ascertain his fitness for entering upon and appreciating the study of medicine." For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) good moral character: 3) three years' study; 4) two full courses of lectures; 5) clinical instruction during one term; 6) dissection of each region of the body; 7) full and satisfactory examination in each branch. FEES: Matriculation, $5; lectures, $50; demonstrator, $10; graduation, $25. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentages of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, thirty-four. Percent. 44 38.6 ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL COLLEGE. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. JACOB GEIGER, M. D., Dean, corner Sixth and Francis Streets. ORGANIZED in 1882, by the union of the St. Joseph Hospital Medical College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of St. Joseph. The first class graduated in 1883. The faculty embraces eleven professors, two lecturers and one demonstrator. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The eighth regular course of lectures commenced October 6, 1884, and will continue five months. Clinics are given in hospital and dispensary. A three-years' course is recommended, but not required. Lectures embrace anatomy, physiology, chemistry, materia medica and therapeutics, theory and practice of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, hygiene, medical jurisprudence, mental and nervous diseases, ophthalmology and otology, diseases of children, genito-urinary diseases, diseases of throat and nose, clinical medicine and clinical surgery. REQUIREMENTS: For admission, none. For graduation: 1) twenty-one years of age; 2) good moral character; 3) three years' study: 4) two full courses of lectures: 5) dissection "continuously"; 6) hospital clinics; 7) satisfactory examination on all branches taught in this college; 8) thesis. FEES: Matriculation, $5; lectures, $35; demonstrator, $10; graduation, $35. STUDENTS: Number of matriculates and of graduates at each session reported, and percentage of graduates to matriculates Average percentage of graduates to matriculates, twenty-four. REMARKS: A second (summer) examination is held for candidates who do not pass an entirely satisfactory examination in certain departments, not exceeding three in number. If they pass these examinations, which are held six months after the regular examination, "they will be recommended to the board of trustees for the degree." KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. KANSAS CITY, Mo. E. G. GRANVILLE, M. D., Secretary of the Faculty. ORGANIZED in 1882. The first class was graduated in 1883. The faculty embraces eleven professors and one adjunct professor. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: The third annual graduating session began October 15, 1884, and will close March 15, 1885. Lectures embrace subjects grouped as follows: "Orthopedic, military and clinical surgery, and allopathic materia medica"; "principles of surgery and gynecology"; obstetrics and diseases of women and children; "allopathic theory and practice, and clinical medicine": "homeopathic therapeutics, theory and practice of clinical medicine"; "eclectic materia medica and practice, and clinical medicine"; "anatomy and diseases of the nervous system"; diseases of the eye, ear and throat; physiology and histology; chemistry; medical jurisprudence. REQUIREMENTS: For admission-"Each candidate must be not less than eighteen years of age, male or female, and must present to the faculty satisfactory evidence of good moral character. They will be required to present such evidence as will show that their preliminary education and training are sufficient to enable them to profitably and properly engage in the study of medicine. This will, of course, include the elements of a thorough English education." For graduation: 1) good moral character; 2) twenty-one years of age; 3) three years' study; 4) two full courses of lectures; 5) satisfactory examination in all the branches taught in the college. FEES: Matriculation, $5; lectures, $30; demonstrator, $10; graduation, $20. |