The Section on Medical History, founded in 1905, is one of the oldest groups in the United States devoted to the history of medicine.  Each year, the Section sponsors a series of lectures, tours, conferences, and classes. Section events are listed on the College's Calendar of Events. The Section is chaired by Edward Huth, MD.

Membership in the Section is open to everyone. Section Members pay dues which go towards the cost of programming and mailings to its members.

$20 - Students and house officers

$35 - Fellows of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

$35 - Regular Member

$50 - Supporter

$100 - Sustainer

$250 - Section Friend

$500 and up - Patron

For more information, and to join the Section, please contact Sofie Sereda at 215-563-3737 x232 or sereda@collphyphil.org.