York Medical Society was founded in 1832 for “the purpose of promoting and diffusing medical knowledge”. Over the many years since, many distinguished doctors have been members and given lectures to the Society. The Society has its own rooms within a beautiful Grade II listed building in Stonegate in the heart of the City of York, and today provides a unique location for topical lectures, events, conferences and wedding receptions.
Who we are
Founded in 1832 the society is made up of doctors from the York area meeting regularly for education, entertainment, and networking opportunities.
Membership
Membership is open to local doctors and medical students.
events
Events for members in our rooms as well as social events.
room hire
Our historic rooms and gardens are open for hire for conferences, meetings and social events including wedding receptions.
Next Events
A Day in the Life of a Children’s Hospice Doctor – Dr Michelle Hills
Walk and Pub Lunch in the Helmsley area – Sunday 7th November
Christmas Wine Tasting – Dr Stuart Calder
The Remarkable and Changing Story of Human Evolution – Prof Chris Stringer – Via Zoom only
Charity Choral Night
Latest News
Barry Wright – new president for YMS
Johnathan Evans handed the baton of the President of YMS to Barry Wright on the 14th May. Johnathon has had a successful if strange year as president with a number of excellent speakers and social events most of them over Zoom including his fascinating insight into...
Our Board
message from our president - Dr Jonathan Evans, MBBS, MRCGP
I trust that you will find an interesting mix of topics and speakers; covering, as they do, a range of subjects and bringing a wealth of expertise to the Society.
Our fortnightly meetings are relaxed, informative and fun.
Dr Jonathan Evans,
MBBS, MRCGP
Board Members
Dr Stuart Calder
Trustee and licensee holder
Dr Mark Roman
Trustee
Mrs Sarah Anderson
Trustee
Dr John Reid
Treasurer
Professor Barry Wright
President
Dr Judith Boffa
Trustee
Dr Kathryn Griffin
Secretary
Dr Barbara Adams
Trustee
Dr Sarah Watson
Trustee
Dr Jonathan Evans
Trustee
Dr Susan Reaney
Trustee
Dr Tim Hughes
Trustee
Jane Mortimer
Office Manager
Angie Zurek
Office Administrator
Mr David Pring
Hon Curator of Instruments
Professor Jim Drife
Hon Librarian
Get in touch today
01904 849821
yorkmedicalsociety@gmail.com
23 Stonegate, York,
YO1 8AW