Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy

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The Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy
Entrance to Apothecaries' Hall
LocationApothecaries' Hall
Black Friars Lane, London
Date of formation1959
Company associationMedicine and Pharmacy
WebsiteFaculty of History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy

The Faculty of History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy was set up in 1959. It operates under the Society of Apothecaries, but as its own separate organisation, with its own registered charity status.

Education

The main focus of the Faculty is the provision of education through its year-long postgraduate diploma. Diplomas obtainable include the DHMSA (diploma in the history of medicine) and the DPMSA (diploma in the philosophy of medicine).[1][2]

Events and Lectures

The Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy hosts several lectures throughout the year.[3] Their lectures series are called "eponymous lectures, and each are named after a significant person to the Apothecaries: Monckton Copeman Lecture, John Locke Lecture, Osler Lecture, Sydenham Lecture, and Gideon de Laune Lecture.

References

  1. ^ "Faculties Diploma course". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  2. ^ "About the Faculty". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Faculties Events and lectures". Retrieved 27 October 2014.

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