The American Association for the History of Medicine (AAHM), founded in 1925, is a professional association of historians, physicians, nurses, archivists, curators, librarians, and others. The AAHM promotes and encourages research, study, writing, and interest in the history of medicine and allied fields.

AAHM Announcements:

Baltimore 2012

AAHM is meeting in Baltimore, MD, from April 26-29 at the Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Mark your calendar now to join us in Baltimore. Meeting program and conference details will be available in early 2012.

 


The 2011 William H. Welch Medal ~ Allan Brandt
The Cigarette Century

Welch Medal

 

Allan M. Brandt is the Amalie Moses Kass Professor of the History of Medicine at Harvard Medical School where he directs the Program in the History of Medicine and the Division of Medical Ethics. Brandt earned his undergraduate degree at Brandeis University and a Ph.D. in American History from Columbia University in 1983. His work focuses on social and ethical aspects of health, disease, and medical practices in the twentieth century United States.

 

 

 


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