About this event

  • Date and time Wed 26 Oct 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:45pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by History of Medicine Society

The first in-person meeting of the new academic year will explore the historical role of occupational medicine and art in medical practice. It will discuss ways in which occupational medicine has led to a greater understanding of health awareness and assess the contributions of 19th-century anatomists in the advancement of surgical care. Also, enjoy a delicious optional dinner to network and socialise with fellow attendees and well-renowned speakers.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Beau Dees, Occupational Physician, to talk through the importance of preventing preventable disease in the workplace, from Agricola to modern times. Dr Allister Neher, Research Associate, Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, will discuss art and anatomy in nineteenth-century Britain: A complicated relationship.

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the effect social medicine has on health care
  • Discuss ways in which anatomy influences surgical practice
  • Identify ways in which social medicine and art enhance medicine

This event is available to attend in person or virtually. Please select your preference below.

A recording will be available for all registered event participants for up to 60 days after the event. The link will be sent 24 hours after the meeting.

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Agenda

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Registration, tea and coffee
Welcome and introduction

Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe, President, History of Medicine Society, Royal Society of Medicine

Preventing preventable disease in the workplace; from Agricola to modern times

Dr Beau Dees, Occupational Physician

Art and anatomy in nineteenth century Britain: A complicated relationship

Dr Allister Neher, Research Associate, Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University

Panel discussion
Close of meeting
Optional dinner

Pre-registered delegates only

View the programme

Welcome and introduction

Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe, President, History of Medicine Society, Royal Society of Medicine

Preventing preventable disease in the workplace; from Agricola to modern times

Dr Beau Dees, Occupational Physician

Art and anatomy in nineteenth century Britain: A complicated relationship

Dr Allister Neher, Research Associate, Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University

Panel discussion
Close of meeting

Location

Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

Disclaimer:

Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on 25 October 2022. Late registrations will not be accepted.

The agenda is subject to change at any time

All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations.

We are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. This is at the presenter and the RSM’s discretion.

This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.

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Private dining

Whether for business dinners, work gatherings or parties, sometimes private dining adds the air of elegance and extra something special.  

You can enjoy free hire of our private dining rooms with one-to-one planning services to make your occasion tailored to suit your needs. 

Private dining