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In the News (Fri 11 Dec 09)

  
  Dr Bernier
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is a non-profit organization was created in 1929 under the terms of a Canadian parliamentary law.
The role of the College derives from its primary objective of establishing the highest possible standards in the training of specialists and the provision of health care in Canada.
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
www.drbernier.com /eb/en/homme/m_qualifications.htm   (966 words)

  
  Royal College of Physicians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal College of Physicians of London is the oldest medical institution in England was founded in 1518 and is one of the most active of all medical professional organisations.
Since the College's creation as the College of Physicians (it acquired the "Royal" prefix in 1674) by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518, it has engaged in a wide range of activities dedicated to its overall aim of upholding and improving standards of medical practice.
College publications include the first ten editions of the London Pharmacopoeia (written in Latin, and used for regulating the composition of medicines from 1618 and, through the College's police the Censors, for enforcing the College's monopoly on medical science, then being challenged by the Society of Apothecaries), and the `Nomenclature of Diseases' in 1869.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_College_of_Physicians   (835 words)

  
 Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) was established in the 17th century.
Edinburgh physicians began to hold meetings in their own homes to discuss the regulation of medical practice and the ways in which standards in medicine could be improved.
The College was instrumental in founding the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in 1729 and, over the years, has influenced the development of medical schools in North America, Australasia, Asia and Africa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_College_of_Physicians_of_Edinburgh   (418 words)

  
 Victorian London - Education - Professional / Technical Colleges - Royal College of Physicians
The College of Physicians, Pall-mall, East.-The present elegant stone edifice was erected from designs by Sir R.
The ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, Pall Mall East, corner of Trafalgar Square, built by Sir Robert Smirke in 1825, at a cost of 30,0001.
The widow of the latter presented it to the College.
www.victorianlondon.org /education/royalcollofphysicians.htm   (572 words)

  
 The History of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: The Shaping of the Medical Profession, ...
The faculty became royal in 1909 and a college in 1962.
As with most faculties, colleges, and guilds in Europe, the motive was to regulate training, registration, and practice--ostensibly protecting the public from incompetent irregulars and women but also protecting the doctors from competition.
The Scottish colleges allowed re-qualification within a year and saved the honour of British medicine by repeatedly rejecting English pressure to be equally restrictive and by reminding the English colleges that "the purpose of the medical licensing bodies was to protect the public and not the medical profession."
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0999/is_7260_321/ai_66676952   (773 words)

  
 RCP the College
The Royal College of Physicians is a registered charity that aims to ensure high quality care for patients by promoting the highest standards of medical practice.
The RCP census is the only annual nationwide workforce survey to collect consultant numbers and working patterns for each general medical specialty.
The RCP has 79 International Advisers, based in 37 countries, These International Advisers represent the College overseas and act as a point of contact between local Members and Fellows and the College.
www.rcplondon.ac.uk /college   (946 words)

  
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Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, or Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland,  
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
www.galemedical.net /page3.html   (1295 words)

  
 A crusader with a sense of humor - George Alberti, president of Royal College of Physicians in London, UK British ...
In his first year as president of the Royal College of Physicians of London, George Alberti is on a crusade of reform.
The Royal College of Physicians of London has been criticised for being stuck in the 19th century, but the new president, Professor George Alberti, is preparing to haul this highly esteemed, yet much criticised, institution into the new millennium.
His vision of the future is a modem college, in touch with the opinions of its members and fellows, taking the lead in promoting a high quality of health care while appearing less stuffy and more good humoured.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0999/is_n7127_v316/ai_20303068   (784 words)

  
 Pepys' Diary: Royal College of Physicians
"The Royal College of Physicians [created] by Royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518….[had as its] main functions…to grant licenses to those qualified to practice and to punish unqualified practitioners and those engaging in malpractice.
The publication by the College of the first of ten editions of the London Pharmacopoeia in 1618 provided a cornerstone for regulating the composition of medicines that was to last until 1864.
The Royal College of Physicians was located in Amen Corner prior to 1666.
www.pepysdiary.com /p/6313.php   (372 words)

  
 Directory of Fellows
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has developed the Directory of Fellows to help you locate medical specialists who are practising both in Canada and other countries.
If you know the name and medical specialty of a physician, click "Confirm Status" to confirm that the specialist to whom you are referred is a Fellow in good standing with the Royal College.
www.royalcollege.ca /index_e.php   (285 words)

  
 VUMC's Dubois is lone American accepted into prestigious Royal College of Physicians
He was selected for "admission without examination," which is restricted to a select number of individuals in recognition of their "exceptionally distinguished contributions in the field of medicine," said Professor Ian Gilmore, registrar of the Royal College.
The Royal College was created in 1518 by royal charter of King Henry VIII and has since been engaged in a variety of activities dedicated to the upholding and improvement of standards in the practice of medicine.
The college issues reports and recommendations on a variety of issues ranging from practice standards to the impact of tobacco and alcohol on public health.
www.vanderbilt.edu /News/register/Sept11_00/story3.html   (420 words)

  
 THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS REPORT ON ALCOHOL: GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING WERNICKE'S ENCEPHALOPATHY IN THE ACCIDENT ...
Royal College of Physicians (1987) Report: Alcohol — a great and growing evil: the medical consequences of alcohol abuse.
Royal College of Physicians and British Paediatric Association (1995) Report of a Joint Working Party: Alcohol and the young.
Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Psychiatrists and Royal College of General Practitioners (1995) Report of a Joint Working Party: Alcohol and the heart in perspective: sensible drinking reaffirmed.
alcalc.oxfordjournals.org /cgi/content/full/37/6/513   (4789 words)

  
 Royal College of Physicians
Of particular interest is the Physicians as Educators and the International section.
The Royal College of Physicians is continually improving the regional aspects of its work, with Regional Offices to support out Members and Fellows across the UK.
The College is becoming an increasingly important conference and banqueting venue, with a very wide range of facilities.
www.rcplondon.ac.uk /general/gen_sitemap.htm   (293 words)

  
 Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians is the oldest medical institution in England.
Collections range from portraits, providing a pictorial and sculptural record of Presidents, Fellows and other physicians associated with the College from its foundation in 1518 to the present day, to the exquisitely displayed Symon's Collection of medical instruments.
Research enquiries, specifically relating to the history of the College and the physician's profession.
www.medicalmuseums.org /museums/rcp.htm   (227 words)

  
 JAMA -- A History of the Royal College of Physicians, vol 4; Living Medicine; John MacAlister's Other Vision: A History ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
JAMA -- A History of the Royal College of Physicians, vol 4; Living Medicine; John MacAlister's Other Vision: A History of the Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine, March 22/29, 2006, James 295 (12): 1455
A History of the Royal College of Physicians, vol 4 by Asa Briggs, 498 pp, with illus, $120, £60, ISBN 0-19-925334-X, New York, NY, Oxford University Press, 2005.
Physicians was born, and the College moved from Trafalgar Square
jama.ama-assn.org /cgi/content/short/295/12/1455?rss=1   (252 words)

  
 Maths expert recognised by Royal College of Physicians - Cardiff University
Professor Jeff Griffiths has received this award for his contribution to medical science and healthcare over a substantial period of time, which includes work from mathematical modelling of smallpox and AIDS to help predict patterns of spread and eradication, to modelling waiting times and waiting lists in National Health Service hospitals in Wales.
Professor Steve Tomlinson, Provost of the Wales College of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Cardiff University and a Consultant in Diabetes said: "This is a very high honour indeed.
It is the highest honour the College can bestow on a non-medically qualified individual and only a small number are awarded each year.
www.cardiff.ac.uk /newsevents/13977.html   (233 words)

  
 How To Find Good A Plastic Surgeon | Facial Plastic Surgery Network
In order to be a member of ASPS, plastic surgeons must be certified by the ABPS (in Canada by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or the Corporation Professionelle des Medicins du Quebec).
Osteopathic physicians usually become primary care physicians, however some may choose to be dermatologists or plastic surgeons.
Many states require that a physician seek a minimum amount of hours before allowing a physician to renew their license.
www.facialplasticsurgery.net /findingasurgeon.htm   (3523 words)

  
 Royal college issues new guidelines on gifts from drugs companies   (Site not responding. Last check: )
All research must be cleared by the doctor's research ethics committee, and all financial matters "should normally be handled by the finance department of the health authority, university or institution and supervised by their financial officers"
Physicians must not advertise patients' availability for use as research subjects and must obtain written agreement from the sponsoring company for the freedom to publish results in journals chosen by the physician
All arrangements must be clarified in advance in a business contract and permission to enter into such a contract obtained from the physician's employer.
www.vaccinationnews.com /DailyNews/September2002/RoyalCollege6.htm   (979 words)

  
 Royal Australasian College of Physicians policy on circumcision
The purpose of this document is to assist clinicians in their discussions with parents who are considering having this procedure undertaken on their male children.
The Paediatrics and Child Health Division, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has prepared this statement on routine circumcision of infants and boys to assist parents who are considering having this procedure undertaken on their male children and for doctors who are asked to advise on or undertake it.
This publication has been compiled by the Paediatrics and Child Health Division of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians for use by members of the community and health professionals.
www.circumstitions.com /RACP.html   (4982 words)

  
 Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians supports hospital doctors from a wide range of specialties.
Use these links to find out more about each specialty including any related publications of ours and any activities which are listed for the specialty in the CPD diary..
All material copyright Royal College of Physicians of London
www.rcplondon.ac.uk /specialty   (52 words)

  
 eBay - royal college ..., Postcards Paper, Militaria items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
History of the Royal College of Physicians of London 19
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Royal Roads Military College - 1 Squadron Patch
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 1654 - Dublin - Royal College of Physicians of Ireland - History of Scholarly Societies
Transactions of the Association of Fellows and Licentiates of the King's and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland
Journal of the Irish Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons
Official organ of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the Faculties of Anaesthesia, Radiology and Dentistry.
www.scholarly-societies.org /history/1654rcpi.html   (295 words)

  
 Royal College Clinician Investigator Program - University of Toronto
The areas of research available for study include not only the traditional areas of laboratory and clinical biomedical research, but also such fields as economics and management, social behavioural and information sciences as they apply to health and disease.
The U of T Clinician Investigator Program is available only to residents enrolled in a specialty/subspecialty training program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
IThe Overview of the CIP highlights the program design, goals and objectives, the Royal College standards that pertain to the CIP and the organizational structure.
www.utoronto.ca /cip/about.html   (273 words)

  
 Report from the Hope & Trust Meeting at the Royal College of Physicians
The afternoon session then coned down on the Hope and Trust issues starting with Prof Ray Tallis (Geriatric medicine, Manchester) giving a talk on the nature of Trust in Medicine followed by Dr. Mike Shooter (President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists) talking in general terms on Hope.
The meeting was summarized and closed by Prof Carol Black (President of the Royal College of Physicians).
In conclusion, over 95% of the people attending the meeting found the day useful and would attend similar meeting in the future and felt that Hope and Trust are areas of research and practice that should in the future be shaped by patients.
www.myeloma.org /spider_articles/1027.html   (500 words)

  
 Overview: brain tumour diagnosis and management/Royal College of Physicians guidelines -- Grant 75 (Supplement 2): ii18 ...
Overview: brain tumour diagnosis and management/Royal College of Physicians guidelines -- Grant 75 (Supplement 2): ii18 -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
a physician or neurologist at their local major hospital.
Royal College of Physicians guideline that surgery should always
jnnp.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/75/suppl_2/ii18   (2489 words)

  
 1518 - London - Royal College of Physicians - History of Scholarly Societies
1518 - London - Royal College of Physicians - History of Scholarly Societies
This was evidently not published over the centuries, but appears instead to be a collection published after 1915 (perhaps in 1991) based on the archives of the Royal College of Physicians.
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
www.scholarly-societies.org /history/1518rcp.html   (121 words)

  
 The Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Home
It is an exciting and challenging time for the RACP, with a review of governance structures bringing about fundamental changes throughout the organisation.
Supervision of trainees is an activity undertaken by many of the Fellows of the College on behalf of the College.
These awards, an initiative of the Bi-National Trainees’ Committee, have been adopted by the College to recognise Fellows who have excelled as mentors.
www.racp.edu.au   (173 words)

  
 RDFunding- Research and Development Information Charity Details   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Royal College of Physicians aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine.
Current Awards funded by Royal College of Physicians (and those which might be repeated)
Past Awards funded by Royal College of Physicians
www.rdfunding.org.uk /queries/ListCharityDetails.asp?CharityID=552   (112 words)

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