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Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Question from Kay - 16th century medical training

I am curious about medical training in the sixteenth century. What were the qualifications and studies required to practice medicine?

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  1. I thought I'd posted this comment before - lost in the verification process, I guess.

    The autobiography of Felix Platter, a medical student in 16thC Europe. Not England, but it's safe to assume similarities.

    http://archive.org/stream/belovedsonfelix007215mbp#page/n5/mode/2up

    It's an entertaining read, picareque.

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  2. Thank you, Shtove! Reading now, and very interesting indeed!

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  3. Welcome.

    I've found Lara's site very useful, so glad to give back.

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