The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-07
THE NEW MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.
1t VIII Not Antagonize the Medical College
ofVirginia.

ofNirginia.
The various physicians in this city. who
are interested in the establishment OF
the new medical university. are confident
Of the success Of the movement, and IT
is now only a question OF a short time
ere one Of the most complete medical col
leges in the South will be established
in this city.
The site for the institution has not
yet been decided upon. Several places
are under consideration, prominent among
which is the Pinel Hospital properly,
near the western end Of Broad street.
This would make an admirable site for
such an institution. having, as it does.
an entire square for the erection of the
necessary buildings. The property at
present belongs TO DR.. Mcguire, who
purchased It about year ago.
In conversation with one of the members
OF the new faculty last evening he stated
that the chief object Of the movement
was to establish hospital and dispensary
in Richmond. Such an institution, said
he, has been long needed in Richmond.
where the poor people are very made
quately provided for in this respect.
Several movements 10 secure this" said
the doctor, have fallen through. We
one. Indeed, we have every reason 10
expect the assistance and hearty CO.
operation Of many Of the most energetic
and prominent citizens I'm Richmond,
who recognize the great advantages 10
the city OF a hospital and dispensary
complete in all the departments.
THE secondary purpose Of the college
will be 10 give instruction in medicine,
pharmacy and dentistry and offering
such inducements in clinical facilities as
TO draw young men, not only from the
adjoining States, but from distance.
There were nearly 1900 medical students
who went from the South to Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York last year,
and more than 100 students from Virginia
attended the medical schools OF Baltimore
during the session.
There is no reason why these students
should not be brought to Richmond. II
the necessary clinical facilities are offer
ed. many Of them will come here"
The Doctor stated that there was a
great need Of a dental school I'm Rich
mond. There was not a single dental
school of high reputation south OF the
Potomac river In the city We're men who
were eminently qualified for positions in
this department. ard there was no rea-
son why the dental school. as well as
the oittI ulNlSlONS Oh tllt tOlifprg S4AoHAN
not be so conducted as TO bring large
number Of medical students 10 Richmond,
who would be a benefit TO the city.
II wish it fully understood" continued
the Doctor, that the institution viii IN
no wise antagoniZe the interests OF the
Medical College Of Virginia. A number
of the members Of the new faculty, as
well as myself, have intimate friends
connected with that institution, and We
do not propose 10 interfere with them.
OF course there will be a friendly rivalry,
such as competition naturally arouses;
but this will be advantageous 10 both
institutions and create a greater inter-
est in the work Of medical instruction
In Richmond"
The Doctor added. THAT though no
definite arrangements had been made as
TO when the college would begin opera
tons, II would certainly start in Septem-
ber and provisions would be made for
temporary quarters until their plans for
erecting permanent buildings were COM
plete. IL might be year or two before
the hospital and dispensary were begun.
but when the plans were complete build
ings and thorough clinical facilities would
be established 10 make the institution a
credit to Richmond. and prove effective
in changing the exodus OF medical stu
dents In the South from North srn colleges
10 this city.