History

The Royal Society of Medicine was established in 1805 and granted a Royal Charter by His Majesty King William IV in 1834.

Further Supplemental Charters were approved in 1907 and 1999. In 2020, the Privy Council approved further changes to the Society's Charter and By-Laws. It is through this Royal Charter and the By-Laws that the RSM is governed.

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Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSM and leading on the strategic objectives of the organisation.

Rachel Lambert-Forsyth

Rachel Lambert-Forsyth

Chief Executive

Simon Mills

Simon Mills

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Julia Manning

Professor Julia Manning

Dean of Education

John Armstrong

John Armstrong

General Manager

Cathy Ditchfield

Cathy Ditchfield

Director of Engagement 

Lydia Amartey-Williams

Lydia Amartey-Williams

Director of Partnerships

Academic board

The Academic Board is responsible for delivering the academic and learning functions of the RSM by ensuring the Education Strategy is delivered through the RSM’s network of Sections. The Board’s remit also includes improving education initiatives and programmes.

The Chairman is elected by the members of the Academic Committee and, upon election, becomes a Trustee. The Board is currently chaired by Professor Andrew Krentz and comprises the Presidents of Sections and ex officio members. For a full list of all members of the Academic Board, email events@rsm.ac.uk

Other officers