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The Hunterian Professorship was introduced under the terms of the Hunterian Trust, which was established to preserve [[John Hunter (surgeon)|John Hunter]]’s (1728-1793) anatomical collection.<ref name=Ellis/> On 13 June 1805 the Trust mandated that a course of lectures be delivered annually using specimens from the [[Hunterian Museum, London|Hunterian Collection]].<ref name=Ellis/> The first course was delivered by [[Everard Home]], Hunter's brother-in-law and surgeon at St george's hospital, and [[William Blizard]], from the London Hospital.<ref name=Ellis/> | The Hunterian Professorship was introduced under the terms of the Hunterian Trust, which was established to preserve [[John Hunter (surgeon)|John Hunter]]’s (1728-1793) anatomical collection.<ref name=Ellis/> On 13 June 1805 the Trust mandated that a course of lectures be delivered annually using specimens from the [[Hunterian Museum, London|Hunterian Collection]].<ref name=Ellis/> The first course was delivered by [[Everard Home]], Hunter's brother-in-law and surgeon at St george's hospital, and [[William Blizard]], from the London Hospital.<ref name=Ellis/> Over time, the award evolved to emphasize groundbreaking surgical research.<ref name=Ellis/><ref>{{cite book |last=Young |first=John |title=Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons |year=1950 |publisher=RCSE |page=12}}</ref> | ||
Over time, the award evolved to emphasize groundbreaking surgical research.<ref name=Ellis/><ref>{{cite book |last=Young |first=John |title=Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons |year=1950 |publisher=RCSE |page=12}}</ref> | |||
Since the 1810, some of the most influential figures in British surgery have received the title, including [[John Abernethy (surgeon)|John Abernethy]], [[Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet|Sir Frederick Treves]], [[Thomas Spencer Wells]], James Paget, [[Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan|Berkeley Moynihan]], and [[Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham|Lord Ara Darzi]]. Today, the award remains a highly competitive and prestigious honour, reflecting a tradition of excellence in surgical research.<ref name="RCSeng">{{cite web |title=Lectureships |url=https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/fellowships-awards-grants/awards-and-grants/lectureships/ |publisher=Royal College of Surgeons of England |access-date=5 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250305174258/https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/fellowships-awards-grants/awards-and-grants/lectureships/|archive-date=5 March 2025}}</ref> | Since the 1810, some of the most influential figures in British surgery have received the title, including [[John Abernethy (surgeon)|John Abernethy]], [[Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet|Sir Frederick Treves]], [[Thomas Spencer Wells]], James Paget, [[Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan|Berkeley Moynihan]], and [[Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham|Lord Ara Darzi]]. Today, the award remains a highly competitive and prestigious honour, reflecting a tradition of excellence in surgical research.<ref name="RCSeng">{{cite web |title=Lectureships |url=https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/fellowships-awards-grants/awards-and-grants/lectureships/ |publisher=Royal College of Surgeons of England |access-date=5 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250305174258/https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/fellowships-awards-grants/awards-and-grants/lectureships/|archive-date=5 March 2025}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 19 March 2025
The Hunterian Professorship, named after the pioneering surgeon John Hunter, is one of the most prestigious accolades awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE). Established in 1810, it recognises surgeons who have made significant contributions to surgical science through original research or innovation. Recipients are invited to deliver a Hunterian Lecture, an event that reflects the evolution and progress of British surgery.[1]
History
The Hunterian Professorship was introduced under the terms of the Hunterian Trust, which was established to preserve John Hunter’s (1728-1793) anatomical collection.[1] On 13 June 1805 the Trust mandated that a course of lectures be delivered annually using specimens from the Hunterian Collection.[1] The first course was delivered by Everard Home, Hunter's brother-in-law and surgeon at St george's hospital, and William Blizard, from the London Hospital.[1] Over time, the award evolved to emphasize groundbreaking surgical research.[1][2]
Since the 1810, some of the most influential figures in British surgery have received the title, including John Abernethy, Sir Frederick Treves, Thomas Spencer Wells, James Paget, Berkeley Moynihan, and Lord Ara Darzi. Today, the award remains a highly competitive and prestigious honour, reflecting a tradition of excellence in surgical research.[3]
Selection Process
Candidates for the Hunterian Professorship are assessed by an expert committee convened by the RCSE Council.[1] Applications are reviewed based on originality, scientific impact, and contribution to surgical practice. The committee may consult specialist referees in particular fields before making a decision. Only a select number of Professorships are awarded annually, making it one of the most sought-after research honours in surgery.[4]
Lecture Format
The Hunterian Lecture is traditionally delivered at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, but awardees may incorporate their lecture into the programme of an appropriate national or international surgical meeting. The event is chaired by a member of the RCSE Council, and recipients receive a Hunterian Professorship Medal upon completion of their lecture.[5]Template:Not in source
Appointments are made on the condition that recipients offer the College first-refusal publication rights in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.[6]
Notable Past Hunterian Professors
19th century
| Year | Image | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | Everard Home William Blizard |
[1] | |
| 1819 | .jpg) |
John Abernethy | [7] |
| 1877 |  |
Thomas Spencer Wells | [8] |
| 1885 |  |
Sir Frederick Treves | [9] |
| 1888 |  |
John Bland-Sutton | [10] |
20th & 21st century
| Year | Image | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 |  |
John Lockhart-Mummery | [11] |
| 1913 |  |
Wilfred Trotter | [12] |
| 1930s |  |
Berkeley Moynihan | [13] |
| 1970 | Graham Stack | [14] |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ellis, Harold (1979). "The Hunterian Professors and Arris and Gale Lecturers". Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 61: 71–72. PMID 369448. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2494492/.
- ↑ Young, John (1950). Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons. RCSE. p. 12.
- ↑ "Lectureships". Royal College of Surgeons of England. https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/fellowships-awards-grants/awards-and-grants/lectureships/.
- ↑ Ellis, Harold (2001). A History of Surgery. Greenwich Medical Media. p. 183.
- ↑ El Kafsi, J.; Kraus, R.; Guy, R. (2016). "Hunterian Professorship". Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 98 (2): 86–90. doi:. PMID 26741660.
- ↑ "Instructions to Authors - Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons". Royal College of Surgeons of England. https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/submit-bulletin.
- ↑ "The Hunterian oration, for the year 1819 / [John Abernethy."]. https://wellcomecollection.org/works/qgrnguaa.
- ↑ "Wells, Thomas Spencer (1818 – 1897)". 27 January 2010. https://www.hahnemannhouse.org/thomas-spencer-wells-1818-1897/.
- ↑ "Treves". http://surgicat.rcseng.ac.uk/Details/archive/110004653.
- ↑ "Bland-Sutton, Sir John (1855 - 1936)". https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk.
- ↑ "Lockhart-Mummery, John Percy (1875 - 1957)". https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk.
- ↑ "Trotter, Wilfred Batten Lewis (1872 - 1939)". https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk.
- ↑ "Moynihan, Sir Berkeley George Andrew, Lord Moynihan of Leeds (1865 - 1936)". https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk.
- ↑ "Stack, Hugh Graham – Biographical entry – Plarr's Lives of the Fellows Online". 2 October 2015. https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/biogs/E008339b.htm.