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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| Website | http://www.royalmedical.co.uk/ |
Detail of painting of Dr Sir Stuart Threipland, of Fingask (1716-1805); Bonnie Prince Charlie's physician during the Rising, and President of the Royal Medical Society (1766-1770).
Royal Medical Society (RMS) is the oldest medical society in the United Kingdom.
The RMS is a British professional society engaged in the moving forward of medical knowledge.
History
It was called "the Medical Society" when it was established in 1737. The Society was granted a Royal Charter in 1778.
RMS is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The society has members throughout the world.
Notable members
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