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Osler, William

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1849-1919

Biography

Sir William Osler (1849 -- 1919) was a widely respected physician who trained in Canada. He believed in a holistic approach to medicine, as well as teaching through bedside training rather than classroom training alone. He was a teacher of medicine and prolific writer of medical texts.

Jacque Roethler 2005

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Osler Collection of Medical Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0804
Abstract

Letters from Osler and Lady Osler to Campbell Palmer Howard and his family as well as materials from the collecting activities of R.M. Larimer, who collected medical texts, particularly those of William Osler.

Dates: 1890-1970