Regius Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Glasgow)

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The Regius Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a Regius Professorship in Gynecology , Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine at the University of Glasgow . It was in 1815 by Foundation of King George III. established as Regius Chair of Midwifery for the specialist areas obstetrics and paediatrics . The name change took place in 1992 after Charles Whitfield retired from office.

Another Regius Professorship for Reproductive Medicine has existed at the University of Aberdeen since 1858 , also known today as the Regius Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology . As with the chair in Glasgow, it was previously referred to as the Regius Professor of Midwifery.

History of the chair

A professor at the Waltonian Foundation taught the subject from 1790 to 1815.

List of Regius Professors Obstetrics and Gynecology

Surname name suffix from to Remarks
James Towers 1815 1820
John Towers 1820 1833
Robert Lee 1834 1934
William Cumin 1834 1840
John Pagan 1840 1868
William Leishman 1868 1894
Murdoch Cameron B.Sc., MD 1894 1926
Munro Kerr 1927 1934
Samuel James Cameron 1934 1943
James Hendry 1943 1945
Robert Lennie 1946 1954
Ian Donald Esq., MBE, MD, BS, BA, MRCS, LRCP, MRCOG 1954 Sep 30 1976 Donald came from the University of London, where he had taught reproductive medicine. Donald was the first to introduce ultrasound technology to visualize the fetus and identify organic masses in the lower abdomen. His discovery revolutionized reproductive medicine.
Charles Richard Whitfield Esq., MB, B.Ch., MD, FRCOG 1976 1992
Iain Cameron 1993 1999
Ian Andrew Greer 2001 2007
Jane Elizabeth Norman 2007 today Norman is the first woman to hold this chair.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Regius Chair). The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g University Calendar Glagow. ( Memento of the original from March 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. P. 85 (156); Retrieved April 29, 2015.  @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.forgottenbooks.com
  3. ^ A b D. Robertson: Inaugural addresses by lords rectors of the University of Glasgow . Ed. John Barras Hay. 1839.
  4. ^ A b John D Comrie: Chapter 9: The Medical School of Aberdeen . In: History of Scottish Medicine to 1860 (PDF), Wellcome Historical Medical Museum, London 1927.
  5. ↑ James Towers. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  6. ↑ John Towers. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  7. ↑ Robert Lee. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  8. ↑ William Cumin. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  9. ↑ John Pagan. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  10. ^ William Leishman. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  11. ↑ Murdoch Cameron. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  12. ↑ Munro Kerr. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ Samuel Cameron. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  14. ↑ James Hendry. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  15. ^ Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual ; Announcement of the appointment of James Hendry.
  16. ↑ Robert Lennie. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  17. ↑ a b Communication on the appointment of Ian Donal as Regius Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Glasgow. In: London Gazette , June 25, 1954.
  18. ↑ a b Communication on the appointment of Charles Richard Whitfield as Regius Professor of Midwifery at the University of Glasgow. In: London Gazette , February 24, 1976.
  19. ↑ Ian Donald. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  20. ^ Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual. Scottish Home Department; Announcement of the appointment of Ian Donald effective June 18, 1954.
  21. ↑ a b Douglas Blane: As Cold As Ice. A small part of Glasgow has become one of the coldest places on Earth - chillier even than Gilmorehill on a winters night. (PDF) In: Avenue. The Marketing, Recruitment & International Office., June 2017, accessed on March 15, 2018 .
  22. ^ Charles Whitfield. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  23. ↑ Introduction of the staff, Iain Cameron. University of Southampton website ; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  24. ^ Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual. Scottish Office Education Dept., news of the appointment of Iain Cameron as Regius Professor on December 17, 1992.
  25. ↑ Ian Greer. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  26. ^ Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual Scottish Government Lifelong Learning Directorate, news of the appointment of Ian Andrew Greer as Regius Professor as of June 27, 2000.
  27. ^ Professor Ian Greer to be new Dean of the Hull York Medical School . University of York press release of June 21, 2006 about Ian Greer's move from Glasgow to York; Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  28. ↑ Jane Norman. The University of Glasgow Story; Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  29. ^ Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual. Scottish Government Lifelong Learning Directorate, news of the appointment of Jane Norman as Regius Professor as of October 24, 2007.