DHMSA

The Diploma in the History of Medicine of the Society of Apothecaries, abbreviated DHMSA,[1] is a postgraduate qualification awarded following a one-year study course in the History of Medicine, organised by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and covers topics from antiquity of humanity to present times, taught by expert historians and clinicians.

[2][3][4] The content and duration of medical training has changed since 1870, with a mixture of optional and compulsory elements and an increasing recognition of history and the arts.

It was designed in part as a qualification for those wishing to teach the history of medicine and is evidence of a good general knowledge of up-to-date sources and methods of inquiry, of good factual knowledge and also an ability to lecture to an audience in an interesting and entertaining manner.

[7] Applicants are usually doctors, medical students, and other allied healthcare professionals.

[11] Following qualification, DHMSA graduates have proceeded to be involved in history of medicine related activities.