The medicinal garden has been designed to be a wonderfully calm space in the centre of London. One of the joys of the garden is its unique and bespoke collections of plants that offer living examples of the history of medicine, ranging from the era of the pyramids of Egypt to today’s life-saving prescription drugs.
The medicinal plant lecture series was started so we could share stories and information about the garden and the history of medicine. We are delighted to host these events 2-3 times throughout the year.
At each event, you can look forward to lectures given by speakers in the field and a tour of the garden for those who attend in-person.
The second event of 2023 will take place on Monday 24 July, and can be attended in person at RCP Regent's Park or online via the RCP Player.
Programme
2pm Welcome and introduction
Professor John Newton, senior garden fellow, Royal College of Physicians
2.05pm The medicinal beds in Oxford Botanic Garden: 400 years of "physick, mucke and dunge”
Dr Susan Burge OBE, honorary senior clinical lecturer, the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford and garden fellow, Royal College of Physicians
4pm 350 years of the Chelsea Physic Garden, London's oldest outdoor classroom
Dr Timothy Cutler, retired consultant dermatologist
5pm Close of meeting
How to book
This webinar will be hosted on our online streaming platform, RCP Player.
You can register directly with the RCP Player, or by clicking on the 'book now' button.
Please note that you can enter the live webcast up to 15 minutes before the start time of 2pm.
This virtual event is free to attend for RCP subscribing members and fellows.
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