The Medical Society of London
“The Advancement of the Sciences of Medicine, Surgery and those branches of Science connected therewith”
Lettsom House is closed for Conferencing and Meetings until Government Restrictions permit them.
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 Meeting will be the MANSELL PRIZE event on 26 Nov 20 – details HERE
The next Ordinary Meeting will be on 11 January 2021 when Captain Peter Starling will talk on TWO MEN AND FOUR VICTORIA CROSSES – Details to Follow
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.
The Mansell Prize Competition 2020
The Medical Society of London will once again award the Mansell Prizes at an event on 19 May 2020 at Lettsom House.
Whilst the theme of the competition is Neurology, the subjects of the Presentations for 2020 might include not only neurology but neurosurgery, neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry and neuroscience.
Academic programme of events
Running every two weeks between October and May
Founder Dr John Coakley Lettsom with his family
