The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, founded in 1787, is the nation’s oldest professional medical organization. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it serves both medical professionals and the public by advancing medicine as both a science and an art, maintaining a historic mission of promoting health and upholding medical heritage. With a membership of Fellows, the organization provides a forum for collaboration and public engagement aimed at improving health outcomes and expanding access to medical knowledge. The institution operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, functioning as a professional association and public resource that balances scholarly medical study with opportunities for community education. Its long-standing role includes hosting events and programs that connect clinicians, researchers, and the general public to contemporary medical science and the lived experience of medicine, reinforcing the tradition of medicine while addressing current health needs.