Imhotep Father of Medicine

Have you ever wondered how the medical profession came to be? or in fact who started the profession at all? Well, take a seat and prepare to be amazed because today’s episode is about Egyptian genius Imhotep the Father of Modern Medicine. 

Imhotep was born sometime around 2667 BCE in Egypt.  A commoner by birth but genius by nature Imhotep is what is known as a {polymath} and during his lifetime mastered the Arts of Astronomy, Architecture, Poetry, Mathematics and medicine. 

For anyone wondering what a polymath is listen to the end of the episode for a really great explanation.

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