Of the Members

Membership of the Osler Club is open to medical men and women, and to medical students. Lay persons with an interest in medical history and philosophy are eligible for membership. Candidates for membership should furnish the Secretary with personal details regarding their professional career (medical school and degrees - if any), association with medicine, interest in the history of  medicine and allied sciences, and publications (if any) using the special application forms. A candidate should be proposed and seconded by Club Members who will submit his or her name to Council for election. A candidate not knowing a Member personally should apply to the Secretary for an invitation to attend one meeting.

Of the Officers and Council

The President - shall normally serve two years, and will be expected to give a Presidential address.   Transfer of Office will occur at the Osler Oration Banquet. 

Immediate Past President - ex-officio Member of Council - shall normally serve as a Vice-President for two years.

President Elect - ex-officio Member of Council - shall normally serve as a Vice-President for two years.

Honorary Treasurer - ex-officio Member of Council - will be responsible for the accounts of the Club and normally serve for five years.

Honorary Secretary - ex-officio Member of Council - will be responsible for the administration of the Club including its minutes and normally serve for five years.

Honorary Assitant Secretary - ex-officio Member of Council - shall normally serve for five years.

Archivist and Librarian - ex-officio Member(s) of Council - shall normally serve for five years.

NB at the AGM in May 2001 it was decided to split these two posts. Mr. Davenport is the new Archivist and Mr. Osborn will continue as Librarian. The posts will officially begin for the 2001-2002 session in October of 2001.

In addition to the Club Officers (see above) there shall be four Members of Council, each of whom shall be elected for two years and be eligible for re-election for a further two years, after which they should stand down for one year before becoming eligible for re-election.

Of the Meetings of the Club

At least six meetings shall be held between October and June, and an Annual Oration and Dinner shall be held to commemorate Sir William Osler's birthday, on or around 12th July.

Annual General Meeting. This shall be held in the middle of the year in conjunction with the last ordinary meeting of the Club. An agenda will be circulated in advance and should contain reports for the year from the Secretary and the Treasurer together with the Annual Accounts. Election of Officers and Members of the Council will take place at the Annual General Meeting.

Of Extraordinary Meetings

Any three members of the Club may, by informing the Secretary, call an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss the Club's business.

Of Subscriptions

The annual subscription shall be twenty pounds, payable by Bankers Order, and two pounds for registered full-time students under the age of 30. Subscriptions should be subject to Annual Review. There is no entrance fee. 

The Osler Club Library

The Osler Club Library is housed in the Thomas Cotton Room, situated on the first floor of Number 6, St Andrew's Place, adjacent to the Robson Room. It is a small but fascinating collection of books and reprints by Sir William Osler, biographical items devoted to him; a few volumes of medico-historical interest; several photographs and portraits of Osler, and cuttings and other memorabilia related to his life and work. In addition there is a sizeable collection of archives related to the formation and activities of the Club.

We aim to collect everything by or about Osler, and members of the Club are also invited to send copies of their own published work on Oslerian subjects.

Please address all inquiries to view the collection to the Honorary Librarian and Archivist, Richard Osborn Esq., (Daytime telephone number 01923 844143).

• Constitution

• Former Presidents, Honorary Secretaries, Honorary Treasurers

• Osler Orations

If you would like more information about the Osler Club of London or are interested in becoming a member, please complete our Enquires Form.