Stubbins Ffirth (1784-1820) was an American doctor, best known for his bizarre self-experimentation while a medical student. Born and raised in Salem, New Jersey, Ffirth commenced studies at the University of Pennsylvania in 1801. In his third year, Ffirth began to investigate the causes and communicability of yellow fever. This virus was a deadly constant … Continue reading 1804: Med student tests theory by drinking black vomit