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CLINICAL INSTRUCTION.
| Dr. Davis. | Dr. Browning. |
| Dr. Magruder. | Dr. Venable. |
| Dr. Randolph. | Dr. Macon |
| Dr. Hedges. | Dr. Nelson. |
| Dr. Flippin. | Dr. Burke. |
| Dr. Rea. | Dr. Crenshaw. |
DISPENSARY.
The Dispensary has been remodeled and refitted along modern lines
so that the material is utilized for purposes of instruction to a much
greater extent than is usually done in clinical teaching. The amphitheater
is so arranged that no student is over fifteen feet from the
clinical chair, and each can thus understand and appreciate all that is
shown him. Sections of the graduating class assemble in turn before the
hour for the clinic and examine the cases, on which they report and are
questioned by the instructor. A record is kept of their proficiency in
this respect; to which special importance is attached when estimating
their fitness for graduation. About fifteen hundred cases are treated each
entire afternoon, distributed through the week as follows:
| Monday, | Dr. Davis, | Medical. |
| Tuesday, | Dr. Venable, | Dermatologic. |
| Wednesday, | Dr. Magruder, | Medical (Physical Diagnosis). |
| Thursday, | Dr. Randolph, | Gynecological. |
| Friday, | Dr. Hedges, | Ophthalmic. |
| Saturday, | Dr. Nelson, | Genito-urinary. |
In addition to the work at the Dispensary, the class in sections
have seen numerous important surgical operations outside (besides those
at the Hospital), under the care of the clinical teachers. A large number
of the students have been in a similar manner brought into intimate
contact with cases of serious illness of various kinds. In obstetrical work,
most of the class have been able to see at least one case each, while some
members have had as many as eight or nine cases; it is believed that more
systematic arrangements can now be made, and that in the future every
member of the class can have one or more cases during the session.
Regular attendance upon the daily clinics is required in the last two
years of the course.
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HOSPITAL.
This hospital is the property of the University and is under the
exclusive control of its Medical Faculty. It was designed and is administered
as a teaching hospital, being so arranged that free use can be
made of its clinical material without in any way disturbing or violating
the privacy of other patients.
The buildings are arranged upon the pavilion system, consisting of
a central structure four stories in height, devoted to the purposes of
administration. This building contains, on the main floor, reception and
consultation rooms; an amphitheater, with sterilizing and anæsthetizing
rooms attached, and an X-ray room. The upper floors furnish accommodation
for the nurses of the training school, while the basement contains
the heating plant, laundry, kitchen, etc. From this building corridors
three stories in height lead out to the wards. These wards, having a
capacity of about 18 beds each, are beautifully lighted, have direct indirect
hot water radiators, and forced ventilation. Opening from each ward on
the east, is a large protected porch, of great value to convalescents.
The South wing is complete and has been in use for several years. The
North wing, now in process of construction, will be completed and equipped
by the beginning of the coming session (1907-08). This will give the
hospital a capacity of about 120 beds. The equipment throughout is new
and conforms in all respects to the best usage of the day.
During the past year the number of patients has steadily increased
and the range of influence of the hospital has been greatly widened,
patients being received from all parts of the state.
Attention is particularly called to the fact that this hospital, with
its associated dispensary, constitutes a valuable adjunct to the teaching
facilities of the Medical School. The variety of cases presented, and more
especially the opportunities offered for a thorough study of the individual
case, afford unusually satisfactory conditions for clinical instruction.
- Board of Control: Drs. Whitehead, Barringer, Davis, Browning,
Randolph, Bunting, Macon, Flippin. - Visiting Staff: Drs. Barringer, Davis, Magruder, Randolph, Browning,
Venable, Hedges, Flippin, Compton, Nelson and Rea. - Medical Superintendent: Dr. Barringer.
- House Surgeon: Dr. Burke.
- Assistant House Surgeon: Dr. Crenshaw.
- Superintendent of Nurses: Miss Florence Eugenia Besley.
- Head Nurse: Miss Isla Bragg.
- Dietician: Miss Grace Adel Besley.
HOSPITAL STAFF.
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