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Today in History: Geisel School of Medicine founded by Nathan Smith

11/22/2025

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On November 22, 1797, Nathan Smith founded the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. As the fourth oldest medical school in the United States, it played a crucial role in advancing medical education. Smith, a prominent physician and educator, also contributed to the establishment of several other medical schools.

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On November 22, 1797, Nathan Smith founded the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. As the fourth oldest medical school in the United States, it played a crucial role in advancing medical education. Smith, a prominent physician and educator, also contributed to the establishment of several other medical schools.