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Robert Christison
Fellow
Date of Fellowship admission: 4/February/1823
Robert Christison was born in Edinburgh and educated at the High School and University of Edinburgh. He matriculated as a medical student in 1815 and graduated MD in 1819, having studied under Alexander Monro tertius. He undertook postgraduate study at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, and in Paris, developing a particular interest in chemistry and toxicology. On his return to Edinburgh he was appointed Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at the age of 24. In 1832, he was appointed Professor of Materia Medica (which is now known as pharmacology) a post he held until 1877. He was twice President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh He strongly opposed women studying medicine, leading the campaign against the Edinburgh Seven, and his influence was key in the decision not to allow the women to graduate.
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Year of medical qualification
2/August/1819
Date of Licence
5/February/1822
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.
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