History of Medicine Award
Thu 15 Oct · 17:00
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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The History of Medicine Award event will be held at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 15 October 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear short talks from awards finalists, along with refreshments. There is no charge for this event.
Award event with historical talks and refreshments
At this event you will get the chance to hear short 15 minute talks from our awards finalists, before having a break to enjoy complimentary wine and other refreshments.
Our finalists are:
Sudarshana Banerjee, Incorporation and Marginalization: Medical Knowledge-Making, Power and the Politics of Knowledge Circulation during the Company Era
Dr Xinyi Wen, The Doctrine of Signatures: A Reversed History, 1896-1584
Professor Matthew Daniel Eddy, Moral Medicine: Health Activism, Human Rights and the Afterlife of the Scottish Enlightenment in Colonial Trinidad
Our panel of esteemed judges includes Professor Mark Strachan, President of the College, and chair Professor Gayle Davis.
While you enjoy the complimentary refreshments the judges will deliberate, before announcing the winner. Come along and encourage a new generation of medical historians.
You can read more about the award on our website (https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/royal-college-physicians-edinburgh-history-medicine-award).
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History of Medicine Award takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 17:00.
History of Medicine Award is held at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ).
Tickets for History of Medicine Award are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for History of Medicine Award is Light drizzle · 13°C.
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History of Medicine Award
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The History of Medicine Award event will be held at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 15 October 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear short talks from awards finalists, along with refreshments. There is no charge for this event.
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Award event with historical talks and refreshments
At this event you will get the chance to hear short 15 minute talks from our awards finalists, before having a break to enjoy complimentary wine and other refreshments.
Our finalists are:
Sudarshana Banerjee, Incorporation and Marginalization: Medical Knowledge-Making, Power and the Politics of Knowledge Circulation during the Company Era
Dr Xinyi Wen, The Doctrine of Signatures: A Reversed History, 1896-1584
Professor Matthew Daniel Eddy, Moral Medicine: Health Activism, Human Rights and the Afterlife of the Scottish Enlightenment in Colonial Trinidad
Our panel of esteemed judges includes Professor Mark Strachan, President of the College, and chair Professor Gayle Davis.
While you enjoy the complimentary refreshments the judges will deliberate, before announcing the winner. Come along and encourage a new generation of medical historians.
You can read more about the award on our website (https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/royal-college-physicians-edinburgh-history-medicine-award).
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is History of Medicine Award?
History of Medicine Award takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is History of Medicine Award taking place?
History of Medicine Award is held at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ).
How much are tickets for History of Medicine Award?
Tickets for History of Medicine Award are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at History of Medicine Award?
The forecast for History of Medicine Award is Light drizzle · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near History of Medicine Award?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for History of Medicine Award?
Tickets for History of Medicine Award can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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