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James Forrest
Fellow
Date of Fellowship admission: 20 November 1696
James Forrest received his medical degree from the University of Leiden on 12 June 1691. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 20 November 1696. Forrest served as President of the College from December 1719 until his death in December 1722, becoming the first President to die in office. Following his death, Dr William Eccles acted as President until the next election day.
Year of medical qualification
12 June 1691
Date of Licence
20 November 1696
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.