Luke's Medical Center and Rush University. During the last quarter century, Rush Medical College has re-established its place as a locus of research and medical education. Extraordinary physicians characterize all eras of Rush Medical College's history. The people behind Rush's history are too numerous to list completely. The following page lists a few of Rush-associated physicians whose research and clinical contributions are well remembered.
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Describe Illinois' first knee joint arthroplasty. Opened Chicago's first medical dispensary. Established Chicago's first medical journal. Invented synthetic fruit flavors later used at soda fountains. Initiated public school vaccination in Illinois.