William Alexander Hammond's transformation of the Army Medical Department during the American Civil War

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dc.contributor.advisorJordan, Brian M.
dc.creatorShiepko, Jessica M.
dc.creator.orcid0000-0001-6904-6654
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-13T15:47:15Z
dc.date.available2019-12-13T15:47:15Z
dc.date.created2018-12
dc.date.issued2018-11-27
dc.date.submittedDecember 2018
dc.date.updated2019-12-13T15:47:16Z
dc.description.abstractThe American Civil War represents the second real test of the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Despite the necessity of medical providers in both the American Revolution and the War of 1812, a permanent medical department was not established until 1818. The first test of the department came during the US-Mexican War of 1846-1848. However, most experiences gained during the conflict did not translate into lessons learned in preparation for the Civil War. Historically, the department was woefully understaffed, and the manpower challenges were compounded when many surgeons left the army when their state seceded. These factors combined to result in a department that went through tremendous growing pains during the Civil War. Ultimately, the processes and procedures established during the Civil War laid the foundation for current operations. The Civil War also represents the AMEDD’s transition, under William Alexander Hammond’s leadership, from a pre-professional to professional, learning organization.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2712
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectHammond, William A
dc.subjectLawson, Thomas
dc.subjectTripler, Charles
dc.subjectFinley, Clement
dc.subjectFinlay, Clement
dc.subjectBarnes, Joseph K.
dc.subjectLetterman, Jonathan
dc.subjectStanton, Edwin
dc.subjectUS-Mexican War
dc.subjectAmerican Civil War
dc.subjectUnited States Army
dc.subjectMedical Department
dc.subjectMedical Logistis
dc.subjectMedical Operations
dc.titleWilliam Alexander Hammond's transformation of the Army Medical Department during the American Civil War
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentHistory
thesis.degree.grantorSam Houston State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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