David Morton

Fellow

Date of Fellowship admission: 1/August/1786

David Morton received an MD from King's College, Aberdeen, in 1768. He worked as a surgeon in Jamaica by 1783 and appears to have spent his career there, being regarded as a respected physician in Spanish Town. He may also have acted as a judge.

Year of medical qualification

1/September/1768

Date of Licence

2/May/1786

Fellowship
The main qualification issued by the College, awarded regularly since the College’s foundation. This qualification was granted based on demonstrated breadth of experience and did not require an individual to pass a certain examination.