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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR STUDENTS OF
MEDICINE.

Graduation in Medicine, as in 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.

• 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 $90,
inclusive of laboratory fees.

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

• 1. The regular course 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
$75, inclusive of laboratory fees.