McCarthy Award for History of Medicine Research
Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and hear short 15 minute talks from our awards finalists before the judges announce the winner!
About McCarthy Award for History of Medicine Research
| 17th October 2019 | |
| 5pm - 7pm | |
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JQ |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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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.
Our panel of esteemed judges includes Dr Allan Beveridge, a leading psychiatrist, author and lecturer, and chair Professor Angela Thomas, the College's Director of Heritage.
Whilst you enjoy the complimentary refreshments the judges will deliberate, before announcing the winner. Come along and encourage a new generation of medical historians.
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