NOTE.

THE following account is reprinted, with alterations and additions, from The Medical Magazine, in the pages of which it appeared at irregular intervals from April, 1900, to the present time. Several of the references and remarks, more particularly in the earlier parts, are to be taken in connection with the date of the commencement of the publication of this record.

October, 1904.

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THE ABOLITION OF THE COLLEGIATE System

The Charter of 1858, abolishing restrictions as to place of education except in

Medicine

Objections thereto

THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE UNIVERSITY

SIGNS OF REVERSION TO THE UNIVERSITY IDEAL

Resolutions of Dr. Pye Smith and Mr. Anstie concerning an increased efficiency

of the University adopted by Convocation, 1877

Report of Sub-Committee on the subject

Further communication from Convocation to Senate, urging formation of Board
of Studies, 1882

THE MEDICAL GRIEVANCE

Letter from Dr. Bristowe to Chancellor of the University, 1879 -

Dr. Wilson Fox brings subject before Royal College of Physicians, 1883

First steps taken by College of Physicians to obtain degree-granting powers,

1883

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Adverse opinion of Counsel to the College -

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Meeting of Fellows of College of Surgeons adopted resolution calling on Royal

Colleges to try and obtain degree-granting powers, 1884

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Action of the British Medical Association, 1879-1885 -

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Deputation to Senate of University from British Medical Association, 1885 -

Senate of University appoints Committee to consider proposals of the Associa-

tion, 1885

OPINIONS ON TEACHING UNIVERSITIES OF SIR ROBERT LOWE AND PROF. LYON

PLAYFAIR, 1873

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DISSATISFACTION OF UNIVERSITY AND KING'S COLLEGES

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Speech by Sir G. Young at University College in respect to a degree-granting

power, 1877 -

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THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING A TEACHING UNIVERSITY FOR LONDON, IN-

AUGURATED 1884

Plan of the Association for Proposed Teaching University for London

Conferences of the Association with Royal Colleges, Medical Schools, University

and King's Colleges, Senate of the University and others

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ACTION OF CONVOCATION ON THE SCHEME OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING

A TEACHING UNIVERSITY

First Scheme of Convocation (Lord Justice Fry's), 1885

Comparison with that of the Association

Discussion on, in Convocation, and outside criticism

First indications of opposition to change in the University among Members

of Convocation, 1885

Second Scheme of Convocation (Sir Philip Magnus's), 1886

Discussion on, in Convocation

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FURTHER ACTION OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES

Report of Committee of Delegates of the Royal Colleges approving desirability of

their Diplomates receiving a Degree in Medicine and Surgery, 1885

Further consideration by Council of College of Physicians, 1886

Further Report of Committee of Delegates, 1886

Consideration of, by the Colleges, and adoption

Action of Medical Schools and others thereon

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THE POSITION OF THE QUESTION IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE APPOINTMENT OF

THE FIRST ROYAL COMMISSION

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Summary of proceedings up to this time

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Petition to Privy Council of Association for Promoting a Teaching University

for London, 1887 -

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Petition to Privy Council of University and King's Colleges

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DRAFT CHARTER OF THE ALBERT UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, 1887

Petition to Privy Council of Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons

Petition of Sir H. Pitman, M.D., in support

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Opposition to Petition of Royal Colleges by Universities and other bodies -

THE ISSUE OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION (1888)

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