Learning to Heal: The Development of American Medical Education

by Kenneth M. Ludmerer

The development of American medical education involved a conceptual revolution in how medical students should be taught. With the introduction of laboratory and hospital work, students were expected to be active participants in their learning process, and the new goal of medical training was to foster critical thinking rather than the memorization of facts. In Learning to Heal , Kenneth Ludmerer offers the definitive account of the rise of the modern medical school and the shaping of the medical profession.

359 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jennifer Hallock · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read about half of this book, but that was because that was all I needed for my research. For someone who isn't an MD, or even a scientist myself, I found its explanation of the development of medical school education engaging and highly comprehensible.

[John Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would only recommend this book for someone interested in the development of American medical schools. It covers the period from 1860 to 1920 during which wht modern medical school as an academic center was developed.