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. 

Please note that, for your application to be considered, you are expected to attend a minimum of two events organised by the History of Medicine Society.

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Professor Marguerite Dupree
President
Professor Nadey Hakim
President Elect
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Miss Eleanor Morris
Honorary Secretary
Mrs Catriona Elizabeth Head
Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming history of medicine events

View all events and webinars being run by the History of Medicine Society.

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Looking to the future: New research in medical history

Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted. The agenda is subject to change at any time If the event is recorded, we are only able...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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History of Medicine Society visit to Oxford

Join the Royal Society of Medicine’s History of Medicine Section for a weekend visit to Oxford, exploring the city’s distinctive role within global and local medical history. The weekend will examine...
  • Location Rhodes House, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RG
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Student prizes & awards

Trainee prizes & awards

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