We meet the first or second Tuesday of every other month at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, at 19 South 22nd Street in Center City Philadelphia. Click here for parking and directions.
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2009 Dinner Meetings
The Philadelphia Area SIM Chapter has planned the following dinner meetings for 2009. Most dinner meetings are held at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia near 22nd and Market Streets. Cocktails and networking start at 5 p.m. Our meeting begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, which usually ends about 8:30 p.m. The dinner meeting is prefaced by a workshop at 3:30 p.m. which is open to all employees of member organizations. Check the newsletter for particular topics.
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2009 Dinner Meetings
February 3, 2009
April 7, 2009
June 2, 2009
October 6, 2009
December 1, 2009
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Building History
College of Physicians
On January 2, 1787, twenty-four of Philadelphia’s most prominent physicians founded The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Their purpose was to establish an organization to promote the exchange of medical information and the use of this knowledge for the public. Today, the College is a not-for-profit educational and cultural institution dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of medicine and the roles of the physician in contemporary society.
The College’s Historical Library Collections are among the finest in the world. They include over 12,000 pre-nineteenth-century imprints and rare editions of works of Aristotle, Vesalius and Harvey.
In 1853, the College’s world renowned Mutter Museum was established with extensive, unique holdings of anatomical and pathological specimens, medica1 instruments and memorabilia.
The current College facility was built in 1909 in a distinguished late Georgian style brick; it contains a magnificent marble foyer and staircase in the classical style complemented by rich dark paneling of oak and exotic woods in adjacent meeting rooms.