Royal Medical Society facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | RMS |
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| Formation | 1737, Royal Charter 1778 |
| Purpose | Medical student society, educational and social |
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The Royal Medical Society (RMS) is a student group at the University of Edinburgh Medical School in Scotland. It is one of the oldest medical societies in the United Kingdom. The RMS helps medical students and professionals learn more about medicine. It also helps them grow in their careers. The current president for the 287th year is Miss Nanna Sivamanoharan. She is a fifth-year medical student.
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History of the Royal Medical Society
How the Society Started
The Royal Medical Society began in 1737. It was first called 'the Medical Society'. In 1778, it received a special permission called a Royal Charter. This made it an official and important group.
The idea for the society came from a group of students in 1734. They were studying anatomy together. Some of these early students included Dr. Cleghorn, Dr. Cuming, and Dr. Fothergill. They wanted to create a place for medical students to learn and share ideas.
The Society's Old Library
For many years, the RMS had a very large library. It was filled with medical books from the 1700s and 1800s. In 1969, the society sold these books. Many of them were bought by the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States.
Res Medica Journal
The Royal Medical Society publishes its own journal called Res Medica. This journal first came out in 1957. It is one of the longest-running student-led publications in Britain. This means students write and manage the journal.
The Society Today
Where the RMS Meets
Today, the RMS has its own rooms. These rooms are above Potterrow Student Centre. This is part of the Edinburgh University Students' Association building. It is located on Bristo Square.
During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the RMS rooms are used for performances. They also host a special bar for performers. The RMS Trust manages the society's property. This trust is a charity.
How the Society is Run
The RMS Council manages the daily activities of the society. This council includes a senior president and three junior presidents. There are also 11 conveners. Each convener is in charge of a different part of the society's work.
Famous Members of the RMS
Many important people have been members of the Royal Medical Society. They include doctors, scientists, and other famous figures.
Here are some notable members:
- William A.F. Browne: A reformer who worked to improve mental hospitals.
- William Cullen: One of the people who helped start the society.
- Charles Darwin: A famous scientist known for his work on evolution.
- Andrew Duncan, the elder: A physician who was president of the society six times.
- Benjamin Franklin: A well-known American inventor and statesman.
- Joseph Lister, 1st Baron Lister: A pioneer in antiseptic surgery.
- Sir John Struthers: A physician and anatomist.
- Stuart Threipland: A physician to Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). He was president from 1766 to 1770.
- Hewett Watson: An evolutionary theorist and friend of Charles Darwin.
See also
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Surgeon's Hall
- University of Edinburgh Medical School
