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
Our annual programme runs from October to May, meeting every two weeks. The 2016/17 Session has now completed and the next meeting will be on 9 Oct 17 when the Presidential Address will be given by Dr David Shanson MB BS FRCPath entitled
“Rats, Raspberries and Surgeons”
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
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
