Imperial School of Medicine (Ottoman Empire)

The Imperial School of Medicine (Turkish: Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane) was a prominent medical school established during the Ottoman Empire.

Pronunciation

In Turkish, it is pronounced as "Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane".

Etymology

The term Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane is derived from the Turkish words Mekteb (school), Tıbbiye (medical), and Şahane (imperial).

History

The Imperial School of Medicine was founded in 1827 in Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was the first modern medical school in the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in the development of medical science in the region.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Imperial School of Medicine was heavily influenced by the Western medical practices of the time. It included courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and surgery, among others.

Legacy

The Imperial School of Medicine is considered a precursor to the modern Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine. Many of its graduates went on to become leading figures in the field of medicine in the Ottoman Empire and beyond.

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Imperial School of Medicine (Ottoman Empire)