Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy explained

The Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy
Location:	Apothecaries' Hall Black Friars Lane, London
Formation:	1959
Association:	Medicine and Pharmacy
Website:	Faculty 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.

External links

• Society of Apothecaries
• Apothecaries' Rose Prize
• Apothecaries' Hall entrance
• British Society for the History of Medicine

Notes and References

1. Web site: Faculties Diploma course. 27 October 2014.
2. Web site: About the Faculty. 27 October 2014.
3. Web site: Faculties Events and lectures . 27 October 2014.