Royal Society of Medicine
Royal Society of Medicine
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is a leading provider of postgraduate medical education in the United Kingdom.
Pronunciation
The Royal Society of Medicine is pronounced as /ˈrɔɪəl səˈsaɪəti ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/.
Etymology
The term "Royal Society of Medicine" is derived from its royal charter granted by King George V in 1907, and its focus on the advancement of medical education and research.
Overview
The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the UK's major providers of postgraduate medical education. Independent and apolitical, the RSM promotes an exchange of information and ideas on the science, practice and organisation of medicine.
The Society provides a neutral platform for informed debate about important, often controversial, healthcare topics. It also provides opportunities for those at all stages of their career to present original research and learn from others in their field.
Related Terms
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or additional training thereafter.
- Postgraduate Education: A higher level of education that follows the completion of an undergraduate degree. In medicine, this often refers to specialized training beyond medical school.
- Royal Charter: A formal grant issued by a monarch under royal prerogative as letters patent, often to establish significant organisations such as cities or universities.
- King George V: King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
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