President
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.
History of Medicine Society: Norah Schuster Essay Prize
Congratulations to the winners of the Norah Schuster Essay Prize. Please click here to view the bios and abstracts of the 2020-2021 winners and highly commended, and the 2019-2020 winners.
The emergence of medicine and health care up to the present-day webinar series
This new venture on its first year is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the historical development of
various specialties. It will be of interest to all medical and healthcare professionals as well as students, and hopefully will encourage participants to go on to further study medical history in more detail. Browse below to find out more and book your place.
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.
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming history of medicine events
View all events and webinars being run by the History of Medicine Society.
Evolution of musculoskeletal tumours, Presidential Address 2021-2022 and AGM
This meeting focuses on informing healthcare practitioners and clinicians about the importance of musculoskeletal tumour management and orthopaedic surgery. Join us to explore the factors in which the...
Live stream: Evolution of musculoskeletal tumours, Presidential Address 2021-2022 and AGM
This live stream focuses on informing healthcare practitioners and clinicians about the importance of musculoskeletal tumour management and orthopaedic surgery. Join us to explore the factors in which...
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External visit to Crossness Pumping Station
This is a private guided tour of the wonderful Victorian pumping station in South East London. There are limited places available. Join us to learn about The Great Stink of 1858 and Bazalgette’s innov...
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Book
Student prizes & awards
History of Medicine Society
There are currently no prizes or awards open for this section.
Trainee prizes & awards
History of Medicine Society
Sarah Hughes Trust Prize in conjunction with the Medical Journalist Association
Deadline: 30 June 2022.
Open to: Any trainee or established journalist and/ or healthcare practitioner who has written a piece or made a broadcast that debunks fake news in the field of medical journalism over the last 12 months.
Apply here
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Fellow
For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.
Associate
For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.
Student
For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.