About this event

  • Date and time Wed 24 May 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by History of Medicine Society

We are excited to invite you to this meeting for a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating evolution of cardiac surgery and brain function over the past three centuries.

During this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the scientific and clinical methods that have led to the significant advances in heart surgery, and how these advances have improved patient outcomes. In addition, you will learn about the principles that govern the structure and function of the brain, and how they have adapted to change.

We are excited to feature an engaging presidential address from Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe, President of the History of Medicine Society at the Royal Society of Medicine, who will offer a fresh perspective on an old idea of the brain. You'll also hear from Professor Stuart Jamieson, a renowned Cardiac Surgeon from the University of California San Diego, as he takes us on a journey through the history of heart surgery.

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand in more detail the scientific and clinical methods that have led to the significant advances in heart surgery
  • Understand the hierarchy of structure and function in the brain and its application to the everyday function

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Agenda

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Registration, tea and coffee
History of Medicine Society annual general meeting

Society members only

Welcome and introduction

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

A journey through heart surgery

Professor Stuart Jamieson, Cardiac Surgeon, University of California San Diego

Presidential Address: A new idea of an old idea of a new idea of the brain

Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe

Panel discussion
Close of meeting
Optional dinner

Pre-registered delegates only

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Welcome and introduction

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

A journey through heart surgery

Professor Stuart Jamieson, Cardiac Surgeon, University of California San Diego

Presidential Address: A new idea of an old idea of a new idea of the brain

Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe

Panel discussion
Close of meeting

Location

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

Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on 23 May 2023. Late registrations will not be accepted. 

Disclaimer:  

  • The agenda is subject to change at any time 
  • If the event is recorded, we are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. There is no guarantee that all sessions will be available after the event, this is at the presenters and RSM discretion. 
  • All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations. 
  • 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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