Royal Medical Society

Royal Medical Society (RMS) is the oldest medical society in the United Kingdom.[1]

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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References
  1. Manuel, Diana E. Marshall Hall (1790-1857): Science and Medicine in Early Victorian Society, p. 9.

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