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About this section
The History of Medicine Society’s purpose is to form a meeting ground for scholars, students and for all those who feel that the study of the history of medicine has a value in education.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
President Elect
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming history of medicine events
View all events and webinars being run by the History of Medicine Society.
Designing hospitals: Aspects of the history of hospital design in Britain since 1948
As the NHS in Scotland and England grapples with ageing infrastructure, staff shortages, and limited budgets, exploring the history of hospital design can offer valuable insights. This session will ex...
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Book
The Bynum Event - Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Bynum Lecture at the RSM: Prison medicine in Victorian England and Ireland and in Soviet Gulags
Join us as we celebrate a decade of the Bynum Lecture at the RSM. To mark its tenth anniversary, the Bynum Lecture returns with a special event featuring two leading historians of medicine. Both speak...
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Trainee prizes & awards
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Fellow
For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.
Associate
For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.
Student
For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.