About this event
- Date and time Wed 5 Jun 2019 from 5:15pm to 10:00pm
- Location Royal Society of Medicine
- Organised by History of Medicine Society
The British Society for the History of Medicine (BSHM) was established in 1965 to represent the UK in the International Society for the History of Medicine, with co-operation from:
- The History of Medicine Society at The Royal Society of Medicine
- Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy (The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries)
- The Scottish Society of the History of Medicine
- Osler Club of London
After more than 50 years of successful co-operation, their presidents are now invited to a presidential summit.
Speakers will cover 'The language of medical history' and 'Flight, fright and fever - Medical provision at Croydon Airport in the 1930s: A golden age of aviation', amongst other topics. You can view our full programme for a list of speakers and topics below.
Agenda
View the programme
Registration and drinks reception
Annual general meeting
Section members only
Introduction by the Section President
Dr Anjna Harrar, President, History of Medicine Society, Royal Society of Medicine
Introduction by the President of British Society for the History of Medicine
Dr Chris Derrett, President, British Society for the History of Medicine
The language of medical history
Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe, Consultant Neurologist and History Courses Director, Society of Apothecaries
Flight, fright and fever: Medical provision at Croydon, Britain's first main international airport
Dr Anjna Harrar
Close of meeting
Dinner
For those who have pre-booked
Location
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom