The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-03-30

profession. but all our citizens
should feel deep interest in.
The article is as follows:
The American Review. Of Re-
views in a recent number REFER n
to the West Virginia University,
bespeaks, In deservedly Mandatory
terms. a brilliant future for this
institution, in that it bids fair to
become a great center of learning.
Offers have been made to place it
on firm footing and to embrace
In its curriculum and management
the essential features demanded
by modern University, and the
realization Of this happy prediction
by a great periodical. enjoyed in
the observation and criticism of
of the worlds criticism. is not a
near possibility but an assured
fact. While she depends largely
for support on Legislative appro-
priations, it is hoped that recent
enactments with the laudable end
in view, to free her from the per-
nicions Influence oi partisan con-
troll. viii insure such unity of in
terest and concerted action that
these appropriations may suffice
for her needs her progress
continues undated she viii no
doubt invite private donations
from patrons of education looking
for worthy objects of their bounty
But while we are justly PR I'D of
her position among her sister in-
situations Of high learning, we
should ever be mindful of the fact
that much in the way of reform
aud innovation remains to be done.
Much. we are told, calculated to
widen the scope of her influence
and usefulness, is under advise
ment by those. entrusted with her
management and control.
Among the several matters de-
handing their attention is the
present status of the Medical De
partment. At present only par
tial course is given to this science.
We are told the Universities of
older States give graduating
course in medicine and thus edu-
cate their young men aspiring TO
to this profession at home. This
may not at present be practicable.
with us, but those interested IN
the subject of medical education
claim that the course of instruction.
as given at present, does not afford
sufficient instruction to those de-
string to enter the medical profess
sion. Students pursuing this
course with the end in view of
completing their studies in schools
of highest standard. receive too
little instruction in the rudiments
of the science by reasonsof the too
limited instruction given. Our
best medical colleges now require
four years attendance to render
them eligible for gradultion.s The
course of instruction at our Uni=
versity is supposed to entitle the
student to the credit for one years
work in the best medical institu-
tions, but the student In many in.
stances, to his great annoyance,
finds that such is not the case
This state of affairs is forcibly
suggestive of the enlargement of
the curriculum and faculty in this
department, and it is to be hoped
that not only this defect, but any
others calculated to impair the
usefulness of the States greatest
institution of learning, will be
promptly looked after and acted
upon by our worthy Regent.
1t appears to us, in our humble
Judgment, that the faculty in this
department should be augmented
ut least by one assistant and the
instruction given made amply SUI
ficent to cover one or two years
work in all reputable medical col
leges.
There is no reason why the
course in medicine given by the
West Virginia University should
not be more thorough, and many
good reasons why it should.
Not Serious.