HISTORY OF MT IN USA AND PHI Flashcards
emergence of Clinical Laboratories in the US started
late 19th century
established a laboratory at Bellevue Hospital Medical College (1878)
Dr. William H. Welch
He gave the first lab course in pathology ever offered in an American Medical School
Dr. William H. Welch
Became the Ist professor of Pathology at John Hopkins University (1885)
Dr. William H. Welch
opened the 1st clin. Lab. in 1896 at the John Hopkins Hospital
Dr. William Osler
in this lab. “routine exams” was performed & special test for blood malarial parasites identification.
John Hopkins Hospital
Laboratory in University of Pennsylvania
William Pepper Laboratory
wrote:
“Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods”
Dr. James C. Todd
fundamental source in the practice of lab medicine
This is the most widely used book in terms of reference in the field of laboratory medicine and laboratory methods.
“Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods”
Edited the Clinical Diagnosis and Management by laboratory methods from 14th ed. Up to 20th ed.
John Bernard Henry, MD
required all hospitals to have adequate lab and employ a full time laboratory technician
State Legislature of Pennsylvania (1915)
Important factor in the growth of clinical lab & created the great demand for clinical laboratory technicians.
Assistants were taught to do some tests by the practicing physicians
World War I
In 1923 ____ issued a course bulletin entitled “Courses in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technicians”
University of Minnesota
1st to offer a degree level program in 1923
University of Minnesota
When was the American Board of Pathology established
1936
Pearl harbour was invaded/ bombarded by Japan then invaded the Philippines after 3 days causing US to flare up.
Dec. 7, 1941
US bases were built in Leyte
1944
brought members of health care team to the Philippines to resolve health problems of soldiers and Filipinos
US
Established the 26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army and introduced medical technology in the Philippines
6th Infantry Division of US Army
Where was the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines
Located at
208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz Manila
First clinical laboratory in the Philippines is now known as the
Public Health Laboratory
were provided with one year training to work as laboratory technicians in February 1944
high school graduates
when did the staff of 6th US Army left the facility?
June 1945
where was the Clinical laboratory endorsed to
National Department of Health
preserved the remains of the laboratory
Dr. Pio de Roda
Dr. Mariano Icasiano
first City Health Officer of Manila
Dr. Mariano Icasiano
The laboratory was later named
Manila Public Health Laboratory
In 1947, a training program for individual aspiring to become lab workers was offered by
Dr. Pio de Roda
Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana.
established the first Medical Technology School in the Philippines together with Dr. Reuben Manalaysay, Rev. Warren
Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick
Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick
with the help of Mrs. Antoinette McKelvey: prepared the course curriculum and established the first complete laboratory in microbiology, parasitology ,and histopathology at ___________
Manila Sanitarium Hospital
first student to graduate from the Philippine Union College (1954)
Jesse Umali
First to offer a 4-year BSMT through its sister establishment, Manila Sanitarium Hospital
Philippine Union College (1954)
offered an elective course in pharmacy leading to a bachelor of science in medical technology
UST
Faculty of Pharmacy
Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo Reyes
decided to offer BSMT as a course.
Rev. Lorenzo Rodriguez
full recognition of the 4-year BSMT course.
June 14, 1961
undertook feasibility study for the offering of BSMT course.
Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco
The first batch graduated in _____
1962
New name of the 1st clinical laboratory in the Philippines after the Americans left
Manila Public Health Laboratory
introduced medical technology in the Philippines
6th Infantry Division of US Army
The training began using a syllabus and it was to last for 6 months.
1954
First to offer a 4-year BSMT
Philippine Union College (1954)
full recognition of the 4-year BSMT course.
June 14, 1961
