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James Livingstone
Fellow
Date of Fellowship admission: 29 November 1681
James Livingstone was one of the original twenty-one Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh when it was incorporated by royal charter on 29 November 1681. His name was listed seventh on the charter. For a short time Livingstone served as a Councillor and Censor of the College. His limited attendance at meetings suggests he may have been in poor health. Robert Trotter, the ninth name on the roll of Fellows, was elected to succeed him as a member of the Council, and Robert Sibbald was appointed Censor in his place. Livingstone died in May 1682.
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.