约翰·麦卡洛克医学博士（1773 - 1835）：一位专注的地质学家。

John MacCulloch, MD (1773-1835): a dedicated geologist.

作者信息

Hull Gillian

出版信息

J Med Biogr. 2007 Nov;15(4):235-40. doi: 10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-41.

DOI:10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-41

Abstract

The teaching in Scottish medical schools in the second half of the 18th century had a reputation that stretched far beyond Britain. Edinburgh attracted students not only for its high academic standards but also for its freedom from religious constraints and its developing interest in the sciences. John MacCulloch was taught at Edinburgh by Joseph Black (1728-99) who had chosen chemistry as a career rather than medicine. Already MacCulloch's enquiring mind ranged over many subjects.

摘要

18世纪下半叶，苏格兰医学院的教学声誉远播至英国以外的地区。爱丁堡吸引学生不仅因其高学术水准，还因其不受宗教限制以及对科学兴趣的不断发展。约翰·麦卡洛克在爱丁堡跟随约瑟夫·布莱克（1728 - 99）学习，布莱克选择了化学而非医学作为职业。麦卡洛克那爱探索的头脑已经涉猎诸多学科。