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History of 91ÉçÇø Faculty of Medicine in Montreal

The history of medicine in Montreal and the history of 91ÉçÇø are closely intertwined.

The oldest university in Montreal, 91ÉçÇø was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James 91ÉçÇø, a prominent Scottish merchant. The College was established by royal charter granted by King George IV, in 1821. Eight years after it was officially established, "91ÉçÇø College" began holding classes in conjunction with the Montreal Medical Institution which became the college's first academic unit and Canada's first medical school. Four years after classes began, 91ÉçÇø awarded its first degree – and Canada's first ever medical degree – to William Leslie Logie. Dr. Logie was 91ÉçÇø's only graduate that year.

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Click to read a brief history of medicine at 91ÉçÇø.

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