Medical History Societies in the UK
Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society
Here is an examples of a medical society with an extensive archive and library. You would be fortunate to have one in your area who have such accessible records.
Contact details.and office hours are listed on the website
The Society holds a wealth of documents which form a unique record of local, national and international medical developments. Some of these can be accessed below:.
Afghanistan: The First Afghan War
Antarctic Exploration
Medical Education
History of Forensic Medicine in Aberdeen
King’s Evil
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
Royal Connections
History of Mental Health in Aberdeen
Contributed by Mike Davidson
Bristol Medico-Historical Society
British Society for the History of ENT
British Society for the History of Paediatrics and Child Health
British Society for the History of Pharmacy
British Society for the History of Radiology
De Partu History of Childbirth Group
De Partu is interested in all aspects of childbirth and midwifery, from Ancient Egypt to the present day. Although it is principally an online forum, with a presence on Facebook and Twitter (@de_partu), we also aim to have a ‘real’ meeting every year.
Our book reviews naturally focus on the history of childbirth and midwifery in its broadest sense, and have recently extended in scope to include relevant historical fiction. No date limit is set for inclusion, since older work may still be of scholarly value.contact Dr Janette Allotey
Email: jcadepartu@gmail.com
Devon and Exeter Medical Society
Friends of Millbank
www.friendsofmillbank.org
Celebrating the heritage and achievements of military medicine, and its relevance for healthcare worldwide. You are warmly invited to our talks in the original lecture theatre at the former Royal Army Medical College, Millbank (now Chelsea College of Arts).
Contact Details: David Vassallo, Chairman. info@friendsofmillbank.org.
Herbal History Research Network
Historical Medical Equipment Society
Secretary: Dr Peter Mohr
The HMES is concerned with the study & collection of old surgical instruments and other medical, hospital & pharmacy equipment.
Further information & membership details from peter.mohr@manchester.ac.uk
History of Medicine Society of Wales
Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry
Osler Club of London
Royal College of Psychiatrists – History of Psychiatry Special Interest Group (HoPSIG)
Royal Society of Medicine – History of Medicine Society
Email: history@rsm.ac.uk
Tel: (+44) (0) 20 7290 2985
https://www.rsm.ac.uk/rsm-sections/history-of-medicine-society/
1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE
Section administrator, phone Tel: (+44) (0) 20 7290 2985, email: history@rsm.ac.uk
For details and events see our notice board and www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/smthisto.php
History of Medicine Publications from the the RSM include The Journal of Medical Biography
The Scottish Society of the History of Medicine
Sheffield Aesculapian Society
contact Dr Stephen Brennan
email stevebrennan2000@yahoo.co.uk
Suffolk Medical History Society
Ulster Society for the History of Medicine
West Sussex History of Medicine Society
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of
London (Faculty of the History and
Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy)
Tel: 020 7236 1189 www.apothecaries.org/
The Faculty run two diploma courses. The Diploma in the History of Medicine and the Diploma in Ethics and Philosophy.
Contact: Maria Ferran, Faculty Coordinator Email: facultyhp@apothecaries.org
The Friends of the Archives encourages members of the general public to join with them in helping raise funds for the conservation of the material in the archives and also helps with the purchase of relevant acquisitions as necessary.
Email: friends@apothecaries.org
Both faculties and friends hold evening lectures with eminent international speakers that are worldly renowned. Memberships are available for all of the above.
The schedule of forthcoming Eponymous lectures (with subscription supper) is available here.
