George Sumner Huntington
Encyclopedia
Dr. George Sumner Huntington (March 21, 1861-January 5, 1927) was a medical doctor
, a researcher into comparative anatomy
, and a college professor
. For thirty-five years he was a professor of anatomy at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
.
He had attended the college he taught at and graduated in 1884 with honors, winning 1st place in both the Harsen prize
for Clinical Reports and for Proficiency in Examination. Among other degrees he received was an honorary Bachelor of Laws
from Jefferson Medical College in 1907.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, a researcher into comparative anatomy
Comparative anatomy
Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms. It is closely related to evolutionary biology and phylogeny .-Description:...
, and a college professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
. For thirty-five years he was a professor of anatomy at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, often known as P&S, is a graduate school of Columbia University that is located on the health sciences campus in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan...
.
He had attended the college he taught at and graduated in 1884 with honors, winning 1st place in both the Harsen prize
Harsen prize
The Harsen prize was an academic prize, accompanied by a cash award, that was given to deserving graduating students of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City during the 19th century and early 20th century. There were different categories of the prize including...
for Clinical Reports and for Proficiency in Examination. Among other degrees he received was an honorary Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
from Jefferson Medical College in 1907.
External links
- Biographical memoir from the United States National Academy of SciencesUnited States National Academy of SciencesThe National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...