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step back and have a more critical perspective on dents will also be required to take another full
the current state of the profession. course on medical history and prepare and defend
Co-operation between U of T's history of medi- a Master's thesis. Upon completion of the MSc,
cine program and the Institute of Medical Science students may apply for PhD work.
enables physicians to receive an MSc or PhD in "The department of history already offers a
medical history. In the past, physicians without graduate program in medical history leading to a
undergraduate history courses were left high and PhD," says Professor Shorter. "But up to now you
dry, only able to study medical history as a hobby, had to be accepted in the history department as a
or travel to study in Europe or the United States. graduate student in order to qualify for it."
U of T Hannah Professor Edward Shorter and Interested doctors can call Professor Edward
the Hannah Institute's Executive Director, Dr. Shorter at 416-978-2124, or fax 416-971-2160.
Jim Connor will jointly teach a core course. Stu-
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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Like institutional pack rats, many under the supervision of a permanent The Newsletter is produced
museums and archives have become archivist or museologist responsible three times a year by:
victims of their own success, awash in for significant medical history hold- Hannah Institute for the
historical materials. The Hannah In- ings. History of Medicine
stitute is prescribing a new internship Duration of internship is four 14 Prince Arthur Avenue
to remedy the backlog. months, with two available every cal- Suite #101
The Archives/Museum Studies endar year for the next five years Toronto, Ontario
Medical History Internship Program is only.
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museum studies students enrolled in a Telephone 416-924-3368
Canadian university. If accepted into deadline: October I and April I Fax 416-323-3338
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Funding deadlines Editor and Writer
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Special grants Studentships for
Letters of application for Special undergraduates Layout
Grants, including the new Archives/ Three-month undergraduate David South
Museum Studies Medical History In- studentships are available to students The Newsletter welcomes
ternship Program, are welcome. to carry out research in the history of iiiformation from readers
deadline: October I and April I medicine under the supervision of a about Hannah-supported
of every year faculty member. Medical and history
activities, publications, or
students are given preference.
other related medical
First year Master's Value $3,675 history events.
scholarships deadline: January 20
These scholarships are for highly-
qualified FIRST YEAR MASTER'S Publications assistance
STUDENTS only, registered in a full- Scholars wishing funding for publi-
time program in the history of medi- cations assistance should contact the Note: For full details of AMS /
cine leading to a Master's degree. The Hannah Institute for details. Hannah Institute awards just fax,
scholarships are tenable only at Cana- telephone or write the office.
dian universities with appropriate fac- 0) 416-924-3368
ulty and facilities to support graduate John B. Neilson Award
This Associated Medical Services i 416-323-3338
study in the history of medicine.
award recognizes ongoing contribu- Hannah Institute
Value 514,865; $28,810 for FIRST tions to the history of medicine by a
YEAR MASTER'S STUDENTS with for the History of Medicine
Canadian physician whose primary 14 Prince Arthur Ave.
an MD degree. responsibilities have been in some Suite #101
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