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The '''Royal Society of Medicine''' (RSM) is one of the world's most distinguished learned societies 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 originally known as ''The [[Medical and Chirurgical Society of London]]''. Scientists are elected to the Society following nomination and committee review.
The '''Royal Society of Medicine''' (RSM) is one of the world's most distinguished learned societies founded on 22 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 originally known as ''The [[Medical and Chirurgical Society of London]]''. Scientists are elected to the Society following nomination and committee review.


It is not to be confused with the older [[Royal Medical Society]] of [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].
It is not to be confused with the older [[Royal Medical Society]] of [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].
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Its main purpose is as a provider of medical education running over 350 meetings and conferences each year.
Its main purpose is as a provider of medical education running over 350 meetings and conferences each year.
[[Image:Rsmhq.JPG|thumb|Royal Society of Medicine HQ, Wimpole St, London]]
[[Image:Rsmhq.JPG|thumb|Royal Society of Medicine HQ, Wimpole St, London]]
The headquarters of the RSM are at [http://www.1wimpolestreet.co.uk/ 1 Wimpole Street], [[London]] and contain one of the largest postgraduate medical libraries in Europe. The Society publishes an eponymous Journal, the [[JRSM]].
The headquarters of the RSM are at [http://www.1wimpolestreet.co.uk/ 1 Wimpole Street], London and contain one of the largest postgraduate medical libraries in Europe. The Society publishes an eponymous Journal, the [[JRSM]].


For those potentially interested in becoming a doctor and wanting to know what it entails, the society also publishes a comprehensive guide to medical school application, entitled [http://www.acareerinmedicine.net/ A career in medicine].
For those potentially interested in becoming a doctor and wanting to know what it entails, the society also publishes a comprehensive guide to medical school application, entitled [http://www.acareerinmedicine.net/ A career in medicine].
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Prior to this<!-- as of 2006 -->, the President of the Society was Professor The [[Baroness Finlay of Llandaff]] [[Royal College of Physicians|FRCP]] [[FRCGP]].{{Fact|date=January 2009}}
Prior to this<!-- as of 2006 -->, the President of the Society was Professor The [[Baroness Finlay of Llandaff]] [[Royal College of Physicians|FRCP]] [[FRCGP]].{{Fact|date=January 2009}}



==New Authored Medical Book Award==
==New Authored Medical Book Award==
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The 2008 New Authored Book Award went to Professor Michael Wilson [http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/research/staff/michael_wilson/index.html] for his work ''Bacteriology of Humans: An Ecological Perspective'' [http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405161655.html].
The 2008 New Authored Book Award went to Professor Michael Wilson [http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/research/staff/michael_wilson/index.html] for his work ''Bacteriology of Humans: An Ecological Perspective'' [http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405161655.html].



==Honorary Fellowships==
==Honorary Fellowships==
The origins of the Society's Honorary Fellowship may be traced back to the first meeting in 1805 of the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London, when the following resolution was passed: 'That Gentlemen who have eminently distinguished themselves in Sciences connected with Medicine, but who are not of the Medical Profession, or do not practise therein, be admissible as Honorary Members'.<ref name="Hist">K Newton, ''Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine'', Volume 84, April 1991, page 245</ref>. A further resolution elected the following inaugural Honorary Members:<ref name="Hist"/>
The origins of the Society's Honorary Fellowship may be traced back to the first meeting in 1805 of the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London, when the following resolution was passed: 'That Gentlemen who have eminently distinguished themselves in Sciences connected with Medicine, but who are not of the Medical Profession, or do not practise therein, be admissible as Honorary Members'.<ref name="Hist">K Newton, ''Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine'', Volume 84, April 1991, page 245</ref>. A further resolution elected the following inaugural Honorary Members:<ref name="Hist"/>


*Sir [[Joseph Banks]] Bt KB,
* Sir [[Joseph Banks]] Bt KB,
*Sir [[Charles Blagden]],
*Sir [[Charles Blagden]],
*Dr Aikin<ref>It is not certain whether 'Aikin' is [[Charles Rochemont Aikin]], [[Arthur Aikin]], or [[John Aikin]], author of 'Biographical memoirs of medicine in Great Britain'.</ref>
*Dr Aikin<ref>It is not certain whether 'Aikin' is [[Charles Rochemont Aikin]], [[Arthur Aikin]], or [[John Aikin]], author of 'Biographical memoirs of medicine in Great Britain'.</ref>
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[[The Royal Society of Medicine Press]] is the publishing arm of the RSM. Growing rapidly in recent years it is now recognised as one of the leading medical society publishers. RSM Press publishes books, journals and online resources for health professionals in training and in practice.
[[The Royal Society of Medicine Press]] is the publishing arm of the RSM. Growing rapidly in recent years it is now recognised as one of the leading medical society publishers. RSM Press publishes books, journals and online resources for health professionals in training and in practice.


As of June 2008, The Royal Society of Medicine launched an online postgraduate exam revison site: [http://www.examdoctor.co.uk examdoctor]. This new resource is aimed at helping postgraduates through the Royal College and other professional exams.
As of June 2008, the Royal Society of Medicine launched an online postgraduate exam revision site: [http://www.examdoctor.co.uk examdoctor]. This new resource is aimed at helping postgraduates through the Royal College and other professional exams.


* 1809 - 1907 : ''[[Medico-Chirurgical Transactions]]'' ([[Med. Chir. Trans]])
* 1809 - 1907: ''[[Medico-Chirurgical Transactions]]'' ([[Med. Chir. Trans]])
* 1908 - 1977 : ''[[Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine]]''
* 1908 - 1977: ''[[Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine]]''
* 1978 - present : ''[[Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine]]''
* 1978 - present: ''[[Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine]]''


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.rsm.ac.uk/ RSM website]
* [http://www.rsm.ac.uk/ RSM website]
*[http://www.rsmpress.co.uk/ RSM Press website]
* [http://www.rsmpress.co.uk/ RSM Press website]
*[http://www.examdoctor.co.uk/ examdoctor website]
* [http://www.examdoctor.co.uk/ examdoctor website]
*[http://www.chandoshouse.co.uk/ Chandos House website]
* [http://www.chandoshouse.co.uk/ Chandos House website]
*[http://rsmjournals.com// JRSM website]
* [http://rsmjournals.com// JRSM website]
*[http://www.medsoclondon.org/ The Medical Society of London]
* [http://www.medsoclondon.org/ The Medical Society of London]


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 19:52, 6 March 2009

The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is one of the world's most distinguished learned societies founded on 22 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 originally known as The Medical and Chirurgical Society of London. Scientists are elected to the Society following nomination and committee review.

It is not to be confused with the older Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh, Scotland.

It takes members from a wide range of professions including medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences and allied healthcare specialities. It also welcomes students members of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science to join. An elite group of physicians or scientists are elected annually to fellowship or as Honorary Fellows. Elected fellows correspond to members of the Institute of Medicine in the USA.

Its main purpose is as a provider of medical education running over 350 meetings and conferences each year.

Royal Society of Medicine HQ, Wimpole St, London

The headquarters of the RSM are at 1 Wimpole Street, London and contain one of the largest postgraduate medical libraries in Europe. The Society publishes an eponymous Journal, the JRSM.

For those potentially interested in becoming a doctor and wanting to know what it entails, the society also publishes a comprehensive guide to medical school application, entitled A career in medicine.

The society also owns the nearby Chandos House, designed by the eighteenth century architect Robert Adam, which it runs as a venue facility.

On July 15, 2008, Robin C. N. Williamson was appointed as the President of the Society.[1]

Prior to this, the President of the Society was Professor The Baroness Finlay of Llandaff FRCP FRCGP.[citation needed]

New Authored Medical Book Award

The Society of Authors administers the price annually for medical books published in Britain. The principle aim of the prize is to encourage authors who work in the UK and write for medical students, medical professionals or the general public.

The 2008 New Authored Book Award went to Professor Michael Wilson [1] for his work Bacteriology of Humans: An Ecological Perspective [2].

Honorary Fellowships

The origins of the Society's Honorary Fellowship may be traced back to the first meeting in 1805 of the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London, when the following resolution was passed: 'That Gentlemen who have eminently distinguished themselves in Sciences connected with Medicine, but who are not of the Medical Profession, or do not practise therein, be admissible as Honorary Members'.[2]. A further resolution elected the following inaugural Honorary Members:[2]

Later Honorary Follows have included:

Publications

The Royal Society of Medicine Press is the publishing arm of the RSM. Growing rapidly in recent years it is now recognised as one of the leading medical society publishers. RSM Press publishes books, journals and online resources for health professionals in training and in practice.

As of June 2008, the Royal Society of Medicine launched an online postgraduate exam revision site: examdoctor. This new resource is aimed at helping postgraduates through the Royal College and other professional exams.

References

  1. ^ "News". Royal Society of Medicine. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
  2. ^ a b K Newton, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, Volume 84, April 1991, page 245
  3. ^ It is not certain whether 'Aikin' is Charles Rochemont Aikin, Arthur Aikin, or John Aikin, author of 'Biographical memoirs of medicine in Great Britain'.

External links

See also

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