Doctors and Surgery

College of Physicians

Established in 1518 in Britain, where doctors trained by studying books by Galen and recent medical developments to gain a license, differentiating them from quack doctors.

Dissections

Became a crucial part of medical training in the 1700s, allowing doctors to understand how the body functions by observing actual human bodies.

London College of Surgeons

Founded in 1800, later becoming the Royal College of Surgeons, setting training standards for surgeons for the first time.

John Hunter

A renowned surgeon and scientist in the 18th century who emphasized learning, experimentation, and testing treatments, making significant contributions to surgery and medical knowledge.