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History of Clinical Research - IPPCR Video and Handout Archive

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Imhotep in Ancient Egypt<br />

c. 2850 BC<br />

B.C.<br />

• Imhotep was a known scribe, chief lector, priest,<br />

architect, astronomer <strong>and</strong> magician (medicine<br />

<strong>and</strong> magic were used together)<br />

• Diagnosed <strong>and</strong> treated over 200 diseases,<br />

performed surgery <strong>and</strong> practiced some dentistry<br />

• Extracted medicine from plants <strong>and</strong> knew the<br />

Extracted medicine from plants <strong>and</strong> knew the<br />

position <strong>and</strong> function <strong>of</strong> the vital organs <strong>and</strong><br />

circulation <strong>of</strong> the blood system

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