Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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| Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | |
| Founder(s) | King James IV |
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| Founded | 1505 |
| Focus | Surgery |
| Website | http://www.rcsed.ac.uk |
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, traces its origins to 1505 when the Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh was formally incorporated as a Craft Guild of Edinburgh, and granted a royal charter in 1506 by King James IV of Scotland. HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is the current Patron of the College.
[edit] See also
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- The Association of Surgeons in Training
[edit] External links
- Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh Official website
- Museum website
- Quincentenary website
- College shop website
- College online journal
Categories: Scottish medical associations | Health in Edinburgh | British surgical organisations | Scottish professional bodies | Royal Colleges | Science and technology in Scotland | Organisations based in Edinburgh | Healthcare in Scotland | 1505 establishments | Organisations based in Scotland with royal patronage
