General & Multidisciplinary

Royal Society of Medicine

Retrospective diagnosis: Medicine, history and the art of the human head

21 Oct 2026 · 17:30 to 19:45 on Wednesday 21 October 2026, with registration from 17:30 · Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

About

An evening of teaching on retrospective diagnosis and the use of historical evidence and facial sculpture.

Who it’s for

Clinicians and healthcare professionals with an interest in medical history, historians, students and members of the public.

Price£8
up to £44

What you learn

Identify the characteristics of facial sculpture and its relevance to icono-diagnosis and retrospective diagnosis.

Things to know

  • Study leave

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Every price

CategoryPrice
Fee£44
Medical student£8

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Who is Retrospective diagnosis: Medicine, history and the art of the human head for?
Clinicians and healthcare professionals with an interest in medical history, historians, students and members of the public.
How much does Retrospective diagnosis: Medicine, history and the art of the human head cost?
Fee: £44 · Medical student: £8.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Oct 2026

£8–£44

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