He founded the first medical school in New York City .
Samuel Bard ( ( 1742 - 04 - 01 ) April 1 , 1742 -- ( 1821 - 05 - 24 ) May 24 , 1821 ) was an American physician .
Samuel Bard founded the first medical school in New York City .
Samuel Bard ( ( 1742 - 04 - 01 ) April 1 , 1742 -- ( 1821 - 05 - 24 ) May 24 , 1821 ) was an American physician .