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Naturopathic Medicine
HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION TIMELINE
A Living Chronicle: A Tapestry of People, Events and Institutions
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1889
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Harry Riley Spitler, DOS, PhD, MD, ND (d. 1961) Contributed to naturopathic education and professional associations, including codification; codified Basic Naturopathy. Founded and led Ohio State College of Physiatric Medicine in Columbus, OH; Dean, Central States College of Physiatrics until his death. Developed Syntonics light therapy. XX
The Eclectic Medical Gleaner. Eds., William Colby Cooper and W. E. Bloyer, later by Harvey Wickes Felter, and others. Publ., Lloyd Library. Ceased 1912.
Thus Shalt Thou Live! Sebastian Kneipp. XX /
1890
LICENSURE, EXAMINATIONS, REGULATORY, AND LICENSING BOARDS
Medical licensing law enacted in Washington
with irregular practitioners on board of examiners; includes “drugless practice;” in petition to governor Washington Medical Society acknowledged that one-eighth of practitioners in state were irregulars.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
Eclectic College of Physicians and Surgeons founded in Indianapolis, IN; closure, 1894.
Lincoln Medical College founded in Lincoln,
NE; becomes Medical Department of Cotner University, 1911; renamed Lincoln Medical College, Eclectic, 1915; closure date unknown.
Southern Homeopathic Medical College founded in Baltimore, MD; renamed Atlantic Medical College, 1907; closed, 1910.
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HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Die Grundlehren der Naturheilkunde (The Basic Teachings of Naturheilkunde). Arnold Rikli. XX
Koch’s Postulates published in final, refined version. Initially formulated by Robert Koch and Friedrich Loeffler in 1884, based on preceding concepts articulated by Jakob Henle. Mechanism of infectious disease postulated as primarily due to a “pathogenic” microbe. XX
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1891
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
National Homeopathic Medical College founded in Chicago, IL; first graduates, 1892; becomes National Medical University, 1900; declared not in good standing by Illinois State Board of Health, 1909.
PRACTICE MODELS AND DELIVERY
August Reinhold opens clinic in New York City, NY, practicing Kneipp treatment, Bilz’s methods, and other therapeutic modalities.
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1892
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
American School of Osteopathy founded in Kirksville, MO, by Andrew Taylor Still; later renamed A.T. Still School of Osteopathy and Surgery.
Hering Medical College founded in Chicago, IL; first graduates, 1893; absorbed Dunham Medical College, 1902; closure, 1913.
Southwestern Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital founded in Louisville, KY; first graduates, 1894; closure, 1910.
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