About this event

  • Date and time Wed 12 May 2027 from 5:30pm to 7:45pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by History of Medicine Society

Join the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) History of Medicine Section for this hybrid evening event exploring the history of Guy's Hospital, one of the most influential teaching hospitals in the world, and its lasting impact on clinical practice, medical education and healthcare delivery.

Guy's Hospital has played a central role in shaping modern medicine for nearly three centuries. From the development of formal clinical teaching to pioneering contributions in surgery, nursing, research and medical education, the institution's legacy has influenced standards and practices that continue to shape healthcare systems globally.

This evening examines that legacy through two expert perspectives, connecting the hospital's historical development to contemporary questions about institutional identity, clinical training and the future of teaching hospitals at a time of rapid transformation across the NHS and wider healthcare systems.

Why attend?

  • Hear from Professor Stephanie Snow, Professor of Health, History and Policy at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Manchester, and Professor Stephen Challacombe, Martin Rushton Professor of Oral Medicine at King's College London, Guy's Hospital
  • Gain a rich historical perspective on Guy's Hospital's contribution to surgery, nursing, clinical research and medical education over nearly three centuries
  • Explore how the institutional heritage of a major teaching hospital shapes professional identity and contemporary clinical practice
  • Connect the history of Guy's with current challenges facing NHS teaching hospitals, including workforce development, service restructuring and institutional change
  • Continue the discussion over an optional dinner following the event, available to pre-registered delegates

Aims of the event

  • To provide insight into the key historical milestones in the development of Guy's Hospital and its role in shaping modern clinical practice and medical education
  • To examine how Guy's Hospital contributed to the evolution of major medical specialities, including surgery, nursing and clinical research
  • To connect institutional history with contemporary healthcare challenges and the identity of teaching hospitals today

Learning outcomes

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the key historical milestones in the development of Guy's Hospital and its role in shaping modern clinical practice, medical education and healthcare delivery
  • Explain how Guy's Hospital contributed to the evolution of major medical specialities, including surgery, nursing and clinical research, within the broader context of UK and global healthcare
  • Analyse the influence of Guy's Hospital's institutional history on contemporary healthcare systems, professional training and the identity of teaching hospitals today

Who should attend?

This event is relevant to:

  • Clinicians and healthcare professionals with an interest in medical history and institutional heritage
  • Historians, academics, researchers and students working across medicine, history and related disciplines
  • Members of the public with an interest in the history of medicine and healthcare heritage
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Show Virtual / In Person rates

Tickets (In Person)

Standard pricing available until 04 May 2027.

 

Member

RSM Member
Day 1
£0.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)
RSM Student
Day 1
£0.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)

Non - Member

Non - Member
Day 1
£44.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)
Student
Day 1
£8.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)

Tickets (Virtual)

Standard pricing available until 11 May 2027.

 

Member

RSM Member
Day 1
£0.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)
RSM Student
Day 1
£0.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)

Non - Member

Non - Member
Day 1
£25.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)
Student
Day 1
£6.00 Meeting
£58.00 Dinner
(optional)

Location

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

Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on 4 May 2027 for in-person registrants and 12 May 2027 for virtual registrants. Late registrations will not be accepted. 

The agenda is subject to change. 

Where the event is recorded, only presentations for which permission has been granted will be made available after the event. The availability of recordings is at the discretion of the speakers and the Royal Society of Medicine. Recordings may be distributed in the future via RSM digital channels. 

All views expressed at this event are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Royal Society of Medicine or the speakers’ organisations.