Disappearing Spoon: The Murderous Origins of the American Medical Association
Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute
November 30, 202120m 22s
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Disappearing Spoon, Sam Kean talks about the strange origin story of the American Medical Association. The creation of this powerful medical society can be traced back to a duel between two doctors at Transylvania University in Kentucky.
CreditsHost: Sam Kean Senior Producer: Mariel Carr Producer: Rigoberto Hernandez Audio Engineer: Jonathan Pfeffer