Medicine Through Time

Evolution of Medical Practices and Theories

Created by John Stanier
12 Modules

This course offers an expansive overview of the history of medicine, tracing its development from ancient civilizations to modern times. Students will explore how medical practices, theories, and institutions have evolved in response to changing social, cultural, and scientific contexts.


The course begins with an examination of ancient medical traditions, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and India, and their contributions to medical knowledge. We will analyse the influence of figures such as Hippocrates and Galen, and the enduring impact of their theories on Western medicine.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Concise Information

  • Deeper Understanding of Subject

  • Key Features

  • Achieve Potential

  • High Quality Resources

  • Engaging Content

  • Improve Your Grades

  • GCSE Designed Lessons

Meet your Teacher

John Stainer
History

Step into John’s classroom, and you’ll find yourself transported through the corridors of history, from the ancient remedies of civilizations past to the groundbreaking medical breakthroughs of the modern era. With his dynamic teaching style and deep knowledge of both history and medicine, John guides us through the annals of time, exploring how societal beliefs, cultural practices, and scientific advancements have shaped the practice of medicine.