Nathan Smith
1762–1829 (age 67)
Physician, Educator
Biography
Nathan Smith was a distinguished physician and educator whose career advanced medical knowledge and practice in early America. His contributions to medical education and the training of future physicians were instrumental in establishing rigorous standards for the medical profession during a formative period.
Smith's dedication to both healing and teaching exemplified the highest ideals of his profession. His legacy as an educator and medical pioneer influenced generations of physicians, and he was laid to rest at Grove Street Cemetery, where his profound impact on American medicine continues to be honored.