Samuel Wilmot facts for kids
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Samuel Wilmot was an important Irish doctor and surgeon. He was born in June 1772 and passed away on November 9, 1848. He held a very important position: he was the president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) three times! This happened in 1815, 1832, and again in 1846. Being president meant he was a leader in the world of surgery in Ireland.
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Who Was Samuel Wilmot?
Samuel Wilmot was a highly respected medical doctor and surgeon. He earned the title of MD, which means Doctor of Medicine. He was also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI). This shows he was a skilled and recognized surgeon.
His Education and Early Career
Samuel Wilmot began his journey in medicine in 1790. He went to Trinity College Dublin (TCD) to study. After finishing his studies, he became a Doctor of Medicine. He also trained closely with William Hartigan, who was a professor of anatomy and surgery at TCD. This training helped him learn a lot about the human body and how to perform operations.
Important Roles and Achievements
Wilmot started his career working at the Meath Dispensary. A dispensary is like a clinic where people can get medical help. In 1807, he became a surgeon at Mercer's Hospital. He later worked at other important hospitals too, like Dr. Steevens' Hospital. He was also a consulting surgeon for the City of Dublin Hospital. This means other doctors would ask for his expert advice.
In 1824, Samuel Wilmot did something very special. He started his own medical school called the Park Street School of Medicine. This school helped train new doctors and surgeons. Two years later, in 1826, he became a Professor of Anatomy and Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This was a big honor and showed how much he knew about medicine.
He continued to teach and work as a surgeon for many years. He resigned from his professorship in 1848. Samuel Wilmot passed away later that same year, on November 9, 1848. He left behind a legacy of teaching and healing in Ireland.
See also
- List of presidents of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
