A full house of approximately 200 physicians and members of the public attended the sixth annual Medical Museum and Library's Open House celebration on Sunday, February 2, 2003. It was a tremendous success and it gave everyone an opportunity to stop and appreciate the efforts of our Historical Committee in preserving the history of the development of medicine.

The audience was mesmerized with Dr. David Peck's account of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Wilderness Medicine in Early America." A San Diego urgent-care physician, Dr. Peck is an expert speaker on wilderness medicine and is the author of "Or Perish in the Attempt-Wilderness Medicine in the Lewis and Clark Expedition." He related the medical mysteries and mishaps encountered during the expedition and spiced his narrative with an informative and sometimes graphic slide presentation.

Afterward, visitors had the opportunity to tour the museum with docents who explained the medical devices, instruments and old books on display. The SBCMS Alliance served as greeters and graciously served refreshments.

The medical museum is a project of the SBCMS Historical Committee and is supported by donations and funds through the Physicians' Memorial, Gift and Benevolence Fund, a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Donations of medical equipment, medical books published prior to 1930 and monetary contributions are encouraged. All donations are tax deductible. If you would like further information or would like to arrange a group tour, contact the Medical Society at (909) 825-6526.