The Medical Society of London
“The Advancement of the Sciences of Medicine, Surgery and those branches of Science connected therewith”
The Medical Society of London
The oldest surviving Medical Society in England.
Founded in 1773 by the Quaker physician and philanthropist Dr John Coakley Lettsom
Charity Reg No: 209242.
The Next Meeting
The next Academic Meeting at Lettsom House will be on27th October 2025
The Notice for this Meeting will be available in September.
Room Hire
Hire rooms Lettsom House in the wonderful surroundings of a Regency house in central London, less than 5 minutes from Oxford Street, a fitting atmosphere for medical learning at excellent rates.
Latest news
The Medical Society’s latest news and notices are HERE
The History
The Medical Society of London, founded in 1773, established as a forum for physicians, surgeons, apothecaries and accoucheurs to give them the opportunity of meeting together for the exchange of medical intelligence.
Joining The Society
Entry to the Fellowship of the Society is by introduction from a current Fellow or by applying to the Registrar who will arrange for prospective Fellows to attend a meeting night and make the necessary introductions. Subscriptions are £80 per annum for London and £50 for Country Members
The Fellows' Area
Access to the Fellows’ area is password protected, here you will find Trustee and Council minutes, notices and the Society’s latest news.
Academic programme of events
Running every two weeks between October and May
Founder Dr John Coakley Lettsom with his family
