The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) was founded on the 22nd of May 1805 when leading members of the Medical Society of London split from the society to form a new society that would bring together branches of the medical profession "for the purpose of conversation on professional subjects, for the reception of communications and for the formation of a library".It was orignally known as The Medical and Chirurgical Society of London. It takes members from a wide range of professions including medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences and allied healthcare specialities. It's main purpose is as an educational establishment. However, it also fulfils numerous social functions with a music society, arts society and bar. The headquarters of the RSM is at 1 Wimpole Steet, London and contain the largest postgraduate medical library in Europe. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...
The society owns the nearby Chandos House, which it uses for receptions and to provide rooms for overnight stay to its members. Rooms are also available at their headquarters.
There are three categories of membership: Fellowship, Associate membership and Student membership.
As of 2005, the President of the Society is Sir John Lilleyman DSc FRCPath FRCP(Ed) FRCP FRCPCH; its executive director is Anne Grocock. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The mission of the Society is to promote and advance the study, control, prevention and treatment of tropical diseases, to facilitate discussion, exchange of information and promotion of the health of those affected by tropical diseases.
The Society organises an annual programme of meetings in the United Kingdom and sessions at national and international meetings of other related societies and groups.
The Society sponsors three fellowships and awards five medals of which the Manson Medal is the Society’s premier.
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