The Connection Between the NMCWM and the USAMRMC - How the Early Development of Military Medicine During the American Civil War Paved the Way for the Research and Development of New and Improved Methods/Battlefield Medicine

Abstract

The exhibit: "Building on the Past: Military Medicine for the 21st Century, now on display at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine is an example of the continuing educational partnership between the NMCWM and the USAMRMC. The partnership allows both institutions to develop programs and exhibits that engage diverse audiences. The exhibit reveals how the early development of military medicine during the Civil War paved the way for the research of innovative methods for delivering medical care to the battlefield and to the homeland. The exhibit underscores the many contributions the USAMRMC has made to the military and private sector medical community. The exhibit highlights how the operations of Fort Detrick and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine are important parts of the Frederick community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423919

Entities

People

  • George C. Wunderlich

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battlefields
  • Biomedical Research
  • Civil War
  • Civil War (United States)
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Communities
  • Education
  • Health Services
  • Maryland
  • Military Hospitals
  • Military Medicine
  • Teamwork
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • War

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.