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John Smelholme
Fellow
Date of Fellowship admission: 23 October 1694
John Smelholme was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh by examination on 23 October 1694. On 30 November 1704 he was appointed Treasurer of the College. During his career, Smelholme also served as a physician to the Dispensary for the Sick Poor in Edinburgh.
Date of Licence
23 October 1694
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.