Background

Humble Beginnings: Ohio Medical University (1892–1907), or OMU, is one of five medical colleges that became The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1914. The scrapbook shows a sample of everyday life as a medical student at OMU.

About the Scrapbook

A Glimpse Into the Past: Created by Dr. David E. McBroom (Class of 1907), this scrapbook depicts various classrooms, exam rooms and study spaces on the Ohio Medical University campus circa 1904, as well as some student photographs.

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: For an in-depth look at the OMU scrapbook, visit the MHC's digital exhibit at go.osu.edu/MHC-OMU-scrapbook.

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Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc