History
History of the College – Frequently Asked Questions
When was the College founded?
The College evolved during the years 1925 to 1927. The first
official meeting of the College Council was held in February 1927. Click
here for
a brief history.
Is there a published history of the College?
The official history of the College, The Mantle of Surgery, was
written in 2002 by Arthur Wyn Beasley, a Fellow of the College. Wyn
Beasley is an active past Councillor of the College and a member of the
New Zealand Committee of the College. The Mantle of Surgery can
be purchased from the Sponsorship
and Marketing Department.
Who was the first President of the College?
The first President of the College was Sir George Syme (1859-1929), an
eminent Melbourne surgeon. He died in office, the only
President to do so.
Who was the first female Fellow of the College?
The first female Fellow of the College was Lillian Violet
Cooper, from Queensland, who was admitted to Fellowship on 17 June
1927. The first female surgeon to become a Fellow of the College by
passing the RACS Fellowship Examination was Lorna Sisely (1916-2004),
from Victoria, who was admitted to Fellowship in June 1947.
Last Modified: 19 July 2010
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