Dissertation and Fellowship

​The presentation of medical dissertations formed one of the original purposes of the RMS. From its first informal meetings in 1734, members composed works for reading and debate at gatherings, many of which are still retained in the Society’s rooms. This remarkable archive traces almost three centuries of medical progress and education and to this day, members are invited to scribe their dissertations in the official format for inclusion alongside the earliest handwritten works of great names such as James Young Simpson and Joseph Lister.

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Fellowship of the Royal Medical Society

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Members who fulfil certain criteria may earn Fellowship of the Society, permitting them to use the post-nominal letters FRMS. Fellows must:

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• Be Life Members (5 years or more)

• Have attended at least 30 meetings

• Have presented a dissertation/research project (talk to members and hard copy version) that is accepted by the Society.

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This tradition allows students to hear about each other's research, gain experience of public speaking and earn the Fellowship diploma.

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Please contact enquiries@royalmedical.co.uk for any Fellowship enquiries.

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