Salerno School of Medicine

The Salerno School of Medicine, established in the 9th century in Salerno, Italy, is one of the earliest known medical schools in the world. It was renowned for its progressive approach to medical education and drew students and scholars from various cultures. The curriculum combined theory and practical experience, emphasizing observation and empirical knowledge. The school played a key role in the transmission of medical knowledge from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Middle Ages, influencing the development of medicine in Europe and laying the groundwork for future medical practices and institutions.