The Medical Society of London
“The Advancement of the Sciences of Medicine, Surgery and those branches of Science connected therewith”
Lettsom House has re-opened to clients for bookings
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 Academic Programme for 2021 has now completed. The Next Meeting will be on 10 January 2022 when DR Rosena Allin-Khan will lecture on “Politics and Mental Health”
The Notice for the Meeting (once available) can be found HERE
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 Results of the Mansell Prize Competition are HERE
Find out the latest news about meetings and future events at the Medical Society of London. This area is for Members only and is password protected.
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.
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
