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The Polish School of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh
The Polish School of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh

Author(s): Iain Macintyre
Subject(s): Vocational Education, Higher Education , History of Education, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Polish School of Medicine in Edinburgh; history of medicine;

Summary/Abstract: The Polish School of Medicine in Edinburgh, 1941–1949, was a unique academic establishment. Although located in Scotland it was governed by Polish academic regulations, conferred Polish degrees and most of the teaching was by Polish academic staff. In this article the author presents the historical background of the School, its activities and its impact on Scottish and Polish medicine.

  • Issue Year: XX/2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 18-26
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English