The American Medical Association is founded in Philadelphia
- When
- 1847
- Where
- Philadelphia
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The American Medical Association was founded in Philadelphia in 1847 by Nathan Smith Davis as a national professional organization. Its primary goal was to raise medical standards through control of education and licensing. Davis, instrumental in its establishment, served as its first editor and later as president.
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Background and detail
Background. The American Medical Association is an American professional association of physicians and medical students. It was founded in 1847 with the goal to raise the standards of medicine in the 19th century, primarily through gaining control of education and licensing. The organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Founding. Nathan Smith Davis was instrumental in the establishment of the American Medical Association. In 1845, his report as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence relative to Medical Education and Examination led to the organization of the AMA. He was a charter member and served as its president in 1864 and 1865.
Legacy. Nathan Smith Davis was the first editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association, which was established in 1883. He continued in that position for six years. The AMA also publishes works such as the Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
People involved
- Nathan Smith Davis · Founder and first editor
Sources
- American Medical Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Nathan Smith Davis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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