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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR STUDENTS OF
MEDICINE.

Graduation in Medicine, as in the other departments of the University of
Virginia, does not depend upon the time which has been spent in the study
of Medicine, but upon the preparation of the student as indicated by rigid
written examinations which he is required to pass. It is possible, therefore,
for a well-prepared and laborious student to graduate in one session, and
examples are not wanting where such graduates have attained conspicuous
success in professional life. But the severe and protracted labor necessary
for this purpose is attended with evils of which the Medical
Faculty is fully conscious. And while the regular course is complete
as far as professional studies are concerned, it leaves the student
without the benefit of certain scientific studies, which furnish an admirable
preparation for and enlargement of the strictly professional course.
Students are therefore advised to devote two sessions to the work; and for
the benefit of those who can afford the time to pursue them special courses
in Biology and Physics have been arranged with particular regard to the training
needed for Medical studies.

This first year of preparatory work will comprehend:

1. The course in General Chemistry attended by all medical students.

2. A special course in Physics.

3. A special course in Biology and Comparative Anatomy.

4. The course in Anatomy required of all medical students.

The expenses of the student in this course will be the same as for a regular
student of medicine, except for tuition, which will be $40 to Virginians and
$90 to others.

Those who are graduated in this preparatory course will attend for the
second session.

1. The regular courses in Physiology and Surgery.

2. The regular courses in Medical Jurisprudence, Obstetrics and Practice of
Medicine.

3. The course in Materia Medica.

4. The regular course in Practical Anatomy.

The expenses of a student in the second year course will be the same as for
a regular student of medicine, except for tuition, which will be $85.