John Shaw Billings, a University of Cincinnati alum, quietly transformed the medical world in ways we still feel today. From running field hospitals at Gettysburg to building what’s now the National Library of Medicine, Billings wasn’t just a surgeon—he was a pioneer in organizing medical knowledge and improving hospital design. He even inspired Andrew Carnegie’s library movement! Imagine surviving on eggs and milk for weeks as a student, then going on to influence everything from hospital hygiene to biostatistics. What part of Billings’ legacy do you think impacts us most today? #Education #College #Cincinnati