The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Advancing the Cause of Health While Upholding the Ideals and Heritage of Medicine
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest professional medical organizations in the country.
Twenty-four physicians of 18th-century Philadelphia gathered "to advance the science of medicine and to thereby lessen human misery." Today, nearly 1,500 Fellows (elected members) continue to convene at the College and work toward better serving the public.
Throughout its 229-year history, the College has provided a place for medical professionals and the general public to learn about medicine as both a science and as an art.
This historic spirit continues in our current mission: advancing the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine. The College strives to:
- Enable individuals, families, and communities to take greater responsibility for their health.
- Improve the health of the public through service to health professionals.
- Enhance appreciation of the heritage of medicine.
- Provide information for the development of health policy.
The College is home to the Mütter Museum and the Historical Medical Library. Our outreach programs include our History of Vaccines website and the Karabots Junior Fellows program. The public is invited to attend the many lectures, workshops, and conferences the College offers. Our programs reflect our reverence for the past, our commitment to the present, and our vision for the future of medicine and health.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's What is the College of Physicians of Philadelphia? page.
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