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We are Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university devoted to leadership and excellence in professional and graduate education, research, public service, and patient care. When the Medical School of Maryland was re-chartered in 1812 -- with the requirement that it add a law school, divinity school and school of arts and sciences -- we became the University of Maryland.
The College of Medicine of Maryland, or also known since 1959 as Davidge Hall, has been in continuous use for medical education since 1813, the oldest such structure in the United States. A wide pediment stands in front of a low, domed drum structure, which housed the anatomical theater. A circular chemistry hall was housed on the lower level under the anatomical theater.The dome is a Delormé structure, with small slats forming the dome. The design, originated by Philibert de l'Orme, was also used at Jefferson's Monticello. Somewhat inspired by the ancient Pantheon in Rome. The supervising architect was Robert Cary Long, Sr., a famous local father-son team of architects who also designed many other famous buildings in the city. The front portico facing West Lombard Street (formerly King George Street) is of wood construction with Doric columns. To the west is South Greene Street (named for Revolutionary War Gen. Nathanael Greene, (1742-1786), and aide to Gen. George Washington of the Continental Army)Davidge Hall was named for the founder and first dean of the College of Medicine of Maryland, Dr. John Beale Davidge. The College of Medicine is the oldest public and fifth oldest medical school in the United States. Dr. Davidge, along with James Cocke and John Shaw, offered medical instruction in a small theater beginning in late 1807. In November of that year, a mob broke into Davidge's small domed theater, took the cadaver and dragged it through the streets. In December, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill establishing a college of medicine. A lot was obtained for construction of a building in 1811. Evidence exists that in addition to Robert Cary Long, Jr., early design work may have also been performed by French émigré architect J. Maximilian M. Godefroy, son-in-law of Dr. Crawford (who also did work on the Battle Monument during 1815-1827, in Baltimore's former Courthouse Square at North Calvert, between East Lexington and Fayette Streets and the First Independent Church of Baltimore (later First Unitarian Church of Baltimore (Unitarian and Universalist
Enrolling more than 1,800 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders who shape the profession of nursing and impact the health care environment.
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is the dental school of the University System of Maryland. It was founded as an independent institution, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, in 1840 and was the birthplace of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. It is known as the first dental college in the world. It is headquartered at the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus. It is the only dental school in Maryland.History Related history: Harvard School of Dental Medicine > HistoryThe Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (BCDS) was chartered by an act of the Maryland General Assembly in 1840. Its co-founders, Drs. Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris have been both inducted in the Pierre Fauchard Academy Hall of Fame. Dr. Harris was the school's first dean and a professor of practical dentistry. Following the death of Dr. Hayden on January 25, 1844, he became the school second president. The College is still in existence today and is part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.The establishment of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery is seen as one of the three crucial steps in the foundation of the dental profession in the United States.
The University of Maryland School of Social Work is a highly-ranked institution that produces outstanding social workers whose practice advances the well-being of all the people they serve, especially members of populations at risk. U.S.News & World Report ranks the School 18th in their 2008 list of Best Graduate Schools in America. Part of a public university in a diversified state and region, the School promotes social and economic justice in all of its activities. The School provides professional leadership through its programs of education, practice, research, scholarship, service innovation, consultation, and advocacy.
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The University of Maryland Medical System Foundation (UMMS Foundation) raises philanthropic funds to safeguard the future of healthcare excellence for the University of Maryland Medical System. Through the development of private and public investments, UMMS Foundation acts to help the medical system remain a leader in integrated healthcare delivery. UMMS Foundation serves as the primary fundraising entity for the University of Maryland Medical System, including the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER OVERVIEW Founded in 1823 as the Baltimore Infirmary, the University of Maryland Medical Center is one of the nation's oldest academic medical centers. Located on the West Side of Downtown Baltimore, the Medical Center is distinguished by discovery-driven tertiary and quaternary care for the entire state and region and innovative, highly specialized clinical programs. Patients admitted to the University of Maryland Medical Center benefit from the talent and experience of the very finest physicians, nurses, researchers and other health care providers. Here, health care professionals from many disciplines work together as a team to cure illness, conquer disease, and assure the needed support for patient and family alike.
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Visit our services! Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Night 7:00 pm First Fridays Ladies Bible Study 7:00 pm
See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington's dentures (find out if they were ever made of wood), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials and discover fascinating exhibitions that encourage good oral health habits and celebrate the heritage and future of dentistry. Visit us at www.dentalmuseum.org
We meet every Tuesday and Friday at 5.30pm in the Lower Level of the SMC Campus Center. The SMC Campus Center is located between the HS/HSL library and the School of Nursing.
The Baltimore Gambler initiative is meant to bring awareness about the potential risks of gambling and gambling addiction.The initiative is also focused on Baltimore wide awareness, gambling effects everyone. It does not discriminate against age, race, or sex. This initiative will bring awareness to these situations and hopes to show that recovery is possible when you or someone you know has a gambling addiction. Hosted by the Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, the initiative's goals are to act as a preventative and educational source for the public and primarily the citizens of the Baltimore community. Could This Be You? Are you always thinking about money? Do you feel like you've lost control? Are you lying or steal cash so you can try and win it all back? If you need help DIAL 1-800-522-4700 or for more information visit: www.mdproblemgambling.com
CLIA's programs use a youth-adult partnership model in which young people and caring adult professionals work in true collaboration and achieve collective impact through learning, advocating, and inspiring change. CLIA leads two programs for young people - CLIA's Law & Leadership Academies at Baltimore City high schools and the statewide Just Kids Campaign. CLIA's Law & Leadership Academy introduces Baltimore City students to law and policy while teaching them to be critical thinkers, problem-solvers, active citizens and community leaders. The Just Kids Campaign is a statewide advocacy campaign working to stop the automatic prosecution of youth as adults in Maryland. To learn about CLIA's programs, visit www.cliayouth.org.
Baltimore Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) was created in 1976 by the City of Baltimore to operate the Morris Mechanic Theater. It was a non-profit organization set up to bring the best of live theater to Baltimore. Leaders from the BCPA Board, led the charge to solve the evident problem that emerged in the 1990s. The economics of touring Broadway demanded a theater that had more seats than the Mechanic had. If the Baltimore region was to attract first rate productions, the city was going to either need to build a new theater or renovate an old one. When the decision was made to renovate the Hippodrome, the organization’s name was changed and BCPA became Hippodrome Foundation, Inc.