Pioneers in Practice: The Legacy of Women in Medicine

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

Surgeons' Hall Museum | Edinburgh

Surgeons' Hall Museums
Publisher/HostSurgeons' Hall Museums
Pioneers in Practice: The Legacy of Women in Medicine
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An evening celebrating the trailblazing women who advanced the art and science of medicine.
About this Event

Join Surgeons Hall Museum for a captivating evening honouring the vision, skill, and perseverance of some of the women who transformed healthcare and medical science. Pioneers in Practice: The Legacy of Women in Medicine brings together inspiring talks, live music, and reflection to celebrate their enduring impact on the field.


The programme will feature engaging lectures from voices in medicine and medical history, alongside a live performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Platt, performing songs from her album Fragile Creatures which is a moving musical tribute to women in medicine.

A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.


This event marks the closing of Surgeons’ Hall Museum’s temporary exhibition on Women in Surgery, which has highlighted the challenges, achievements, and resilience of female surgeons across generations. Following the exhibition’s closure, the ‘Eleven Surgeons’ portrait celebrating the Hunter Doig Award unveiled last year will take up permanent display in the College entrance, enhancing the visibility of women and ensuring their contributions continue to inspire future generations.

Age 18+

CONTENT WARNING: Our collections contain human remains as well as representations of anatomy, injury, and disease that some may find upsetting.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Surgeons' Hall Museum, Surgeons Hall Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.50 to GBP 10.00

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