People often say you can’t know your future without knowing your past. And the same can be said for the future of an academic institution continuing to shape future generations. But, as students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Toledo, how well do we know its history? This series, entitled #RocketBlastFromThePast, was started by Juice House as a social media series to discover our shared legacy as Toledo Rockets by diving into the digital archives of the Canaday Center and sharing interesting tidbits and fun facts of UToledo’s rich history that encourages a sense of pride in our institution. Now brought to you as a collection, it’s more than a trip down memory lane; it’s an exploration and transportation from the past to the present, with a vision and inspiration guiding us into a bright future and beyond.
Think your exams are tough? This week’s #rocketsblastfromthepast 🚀 is taking you back to what studying medicine was like in the 1880s and the origin the University of Toledo’s medical school. Founded in 1882, the Toledo Medical College navigated a turbulent history, facing licensing controversies and the 1910 Flexner Report, which exposed major gaps in facilities and training. It also suffered a fire in 1911, and, while it was rebuilt, remained under financial strain. Though it closed its doors in 1918, the institution’s early pioneers paved the way for the research-driven education we have today.
Later, in 1968 the Medical College of Ohio was established as another attempt for a medical school in Northwest Ohio, and in 2006 it merged with the University of Toledo to become today’s medical program. From dissecting rooms to modern simulation labs, UToledo has come a long way in establishing and developing the region’s medical field.
This series is continuing to grow! To stay up to date with new posts in this social media series, follow The JuicePress at @thejuice.press.
