CfP: British Society for the History of Medicine Congress
Abstract submission is now open for the BSHM Congress to be held from
13th-16th September 2017 at Surgeons’ Hall, Edinburgh, in association
with the Society for the Social History of Medicine.
All those with an interest in history of medicine are welcome to attend
and to submit abstracts for 15 minute oral presentations and for
posters. Members of BSHM and affiliated societies enjoy a reduced
delegate fee.
Themes
The Congress has 4 themes: Women in Medicine; Scotland's contribution
and influence; Apothecaries and their successors; Art and photography in
Medicine.
These themes are not exclusive. Papers and posters on any aspect of the history of medicine are welcome.
Abstracts
Abstract submission will close on 31st May. Abstracts should be no
more than 200 words in length and the title no more than 15 words. A
single reference may be added (not included in word count). Abstracts
will be peer reviewed and authors notified by 7th July.
Keynote speakers include Professor Malcolm Nicolson, Professor David Watters and Philippa Langley.
SSHM collaboration
Postgraduate students, and early career postdoctoral researchers, who
are members of the Society of the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) and
who do not have access to institutional funds, may apply for conference
bursaries from the SSHM. Details about applications can be found here
– https://sshm.org/bursaries/
Undergraduate students enjoy reduced delegate rates of £25 for the 3 days or £10 per day.
Delegate rates
The early bird delegate rate, which is currently available, is £180 for the 3 day package (£190 for non-members).
Venue
Surgeons’ Hall is the home of the Royal College of Surgeons of
Edinburgh, first established in 1505. The campus is centred round the
Playfair Building, opened in 1832. This historic venue houses a modern
conference centre where the Congress be held. It is situated close to
the centre of Edinburgh within the UNESCO World heritage site.
Further details are on our website http://bshm.org.uk/
where you can find information on how to register an interest, register
as a delegate and submit abstracts. This will be done using our
dedicated conference site at http://conftool.net/bshm2017/
Accommodation
Hotels of all price ranges are situated within easy reach of the venue. Further details are at http://bshm.org.uk/congress/
Travel
Edinburgh has good air and rail links from all parts of the UK. Further details are at http://bshm.org.uk/congress/
Please do share this invitation with colleagues, students and friends who may be interested.
The Congress is supported by funding from the Wellcome Trust, University
of Edinburgh, Scottish Society of the History of Medicine, Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Jon Baines.