Chicago Medical Society

The Chicago Medical Society (pronunciation: /ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ ˈmɛdɪkəl səˈsaɪəti/) is a professional organization of physicians, located in Chicago, Illinois. The society was established in 1850, making it one of the oldest medical societies in the United States.

Etymology

The term "Chicago Medical Society" is a combination of the city's name, "Chicago", and the term "Medical Society". The word "Chicago" is derived from a French rendering of the indigenous Miami-Illinois word shikaakwa for a wild relative of the onion, known to botanists as Allium tricoccum. The term "Medical Society" is a common term used to describe a professional association of physicians.

History

The Chicago Medical Society was founded in 1850 by a group of physicians who were dedicated to advancing the standards of the medical profession. The society has played a significant role in the development of medicine in Chicago and the United States, advocating for public health reforms, medical education, and the establishment of ethical standards for the practice of medicine.

Related Terms

American Medical Association: The American Medical Association is a national organization of physicians in the United States. The Chicago Medical Society is a local branch of this organization.
Medical Society: A medical society is a professional organization of physicians. These societies often work to advance the standards of the medical profession, advocate for public health reforms, and establish ethical standards for the practice of medicine.
Public Health: Public health refers to the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Medical Education: Medical education refers to the education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or further training thereafter.

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Chicago Medical Society