D393 History of Healthcare in America - Section 1
Lessons 1-3 exam Questions with Correct Solutions
What is the Flexner Report?
Report by Abraham Flexner by the Carnegie Commission to evaluate medical schools
Outlined the inadequacies of medical schools - called for standardization of curricula, medical
education, and research
Caused schools that did not use this scientific model to close from lack of funding
Discouraged homeopathy and alternative forms of medicine despite being widely practiced at
the time
What did William Welch do?
A physician and founding professor at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Promoted a more clinical
approach to medical education, emphasizing bedside teaching and standardized clinical
observation.
American Medical Association (AMA)
Founding in 1847 with the goals of advancing science, supporting medical education, upholding
medical ethics, and improving public health. Provided background material that Flexner used in his
report and provided a basis for medical licensing and accreditation of medical education.
Mayo Brothers (William, James, and Charles)
Founded the Mayo Clinic in 1889, after joining the small for-profit practice started by
their father William Worrall Mayo, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic
, World-renowned medical center focused on clinical excellence, research, and application of
that research to patient care, use of sterile technique, clear organization, and collaborative
group practice. It was one of the first healthcare organizations to integrate the application
of evidence-based medicine by incorporating data collected and analyzed from its research.
Where would a poor individual with the plague receive treatment in the the early 1700s?
Pest House
Which facility is credited as being the first public hospital in the United States?
Pennsylvania Hospital
What year did medical specialization become common practice?
1830
What year was the American Medical Association (AMA) founded?
1847
What year was Johns Hopkins University founded?
1876
What year did the Mayo brothers start the Mayo Clinic?
1889
The JH1N1 virus in 1918 led to what pandemic?
Influenza
Which first legitimate health insurance launched in 1929?
Blue Cross
Commercial insurance was approved providing hospital coverage in which year?
1938
Lessons 1-3 exam Questions with Correct Solutions
What is the Flexner Report?
Report by Abraham Flexner by the Carnegie Commission to evaluate medical schools
Outlined the inadequacies of medical schools - called for standardization of curricula, medical
education, and research
Caused schools that did not use this scientific model to close from lack of funding
Discouraged homeopathy and alternative forms of medicine despite being widely practiced at
the time
What did William Welch do?
A physician and founding professor at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Promoted a more clinical
approach to medical education, emphasizing bedside teaching and standardized clinical
observation.
American Medical Association (AMA)
Founding in 1847 with the goals of advancing science, supporting medical education, upholding
medical ethics, and improving public health. Provided background material that Flexner used in his
report and provided a basis for medical licensing and accreditation of medical education.
Mayo Brothers (William, James, and Charles)
Founded the Mayo Clinic in 1889, after joining the small for-profit practice started by
their father William Worrall Mayo, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic
, World-renowned medical center focused on clinical excellence, research, and application of
that research to patient care, use of sterile technique, clear organization, and collaborative
group practice. It was one of the first healthcare organizations to integrate the application
of evidence-based medicine by incorporating data collected and analyzed from its research.
Where would a poor individual with the plague receive treatment in the the early 1700s?
Pest House
Which facility is credited as being the first public hospital in the United States?
Pennsylvania Hospital
What year did medical specialization become common practice?
1830
What year was the American Medical Association (AMA) founded?
1847
What year was Johns Hopkins University founded?
1876
What year did the Mayo brothers start the Mayo Clinic?
1889
The JH1N1 virus in 1918 led to what pandemic?
Influenza
Which first legitimate health insurance launched in 1929?
Blue Cross
Commercial insurance was approved providing hospital coverage in which year?
1938
