Philip syng physick biography of martin

Dr.

Dr. Philip Syng Physick, Father of American Surgery

Philip Syng Physick, (1768 - 1837) a brilliant, innovative surgeon, was instrumental in training an entire generation of American surgeons. Known in his lifetime as the Father of American Surgery, he was born in Philadelphia and received his early education at Friends Academy located on Chestnut Street. The young man earned a BA degree in classics and was the Valedictorian of his class at the University of Pennsylvania.

Despite his wanting to follow in his grandfather's trade, silversmith, at the insistence of his father, Edmund Physick, he pursued a medical career. After studying under Dr. Adam Kuhn in Philadelphia he later became a student of John Hunter, the leading experimental anatomist in London.

Earning a diploma from London's Royal College of Surgeons, Hunter honored Physick by appointing him House Surgeon to St.

George's Hospital in London, th Philip Syng 1703 - 1789 - University Archives and Records Center TUKO