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POSTGRADUATEMEDICAL JOUIRNALVOLUME 28 NUMBER 326 DECEMBER 1952

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EDITORIAL: 'PLASTICS' 605

AN OUTLINE OF THE PRINCIPAL FORMS OF TUBERCULOSIS INMAN Walter T. U. Pagel, M.D. 6o6

CARCINOMA OF THE PENIS Professor Milroy Paul, M.S., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. 6I5

SIMPLE OBESITY J. S. Richardson, M.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.P. 6i8

CONVULSIONS IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOODR. M. Mayon-White, M.D., Ph.D., M.R.C.P., D.C.H. 623

THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE GENERAL PERITONITIS C. R. Savage, F.R.C.S. 63x

THE COXSACKIE VIRUSES D. Geraint James, M.B., M.R.C.P. 632

BOOK REVIEWS 641

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EDITORProf. C. G. Rob, M.C., M.CHIR., F.R.C.S.

ADVISORY EDITORIAL BOARDMaurice Davidson, M.A., D.M., F.R.C.P.

J. W. D. Bull, M.D., F.R.C.P. David Levi, M.S., F.R.C.S.Sol M. Cohen, F.R.C.S. A. A. G. Lewis, M.D., M.R.C.P.Harold Davis, M.B., M.R.C.P. Andrew Monro, M.D., F.R.C.S.Colin Edwards, M.B., M.R.C.P. K. I. Nissen, F.R.C.S.L. P. Le Quesne, F.R.C.S. R. S. Bruce Pearson, D.M., F.R.C.P.

Charles Read, F.R.C.S., F.R.C.O.G.

PUBLISHERSThe FeUowship of Postgraduate Medicine, 6o, Portland Place, London. W.I.

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The information contained in this section is published by courtesy of theorganizations concerned and no responsibility for any changes of dtetailor omissions can be accepted by the publishers. In all cases, applicationsfor enrolment or further information should be made direct to thesponsors of the course.

FELLOWSHI OF POSTGRADUATEMEDICINEGeneral Medicine (M.R.C.P.) Weekend. December13 and 14. All day Saturday and Sunday. QueenMary's Hospital for the East End. Limited. FeeJ3 3s. od.Surgery (F.R.C.S.). Three courses: (i) Thursdays.J?nuary 8 to February 26, 2 to 4 p.m., fee /J4 4s. od.;(a) Fridays, January 9 to February 27, 2 to 4 p.m.,fee £4 4s. od.; (3) Saturdays, January Io'to February28, IO a.m. to 4.30 p.m., fee £8 8s. od. New EndHospital.Proctology. January iz to I. All day. St. Mark'sHospital. Limited. Fee £4 4s. od.General Surgery (F.R.C.S.) Weekend. January 24and 25. All day Saturday and Sunday. Queen Mary'sHospital for the East End. Limited. Fee C3 3s. od.Infectious Diseases (M.R.C.P.) Week-end. February.14 and 1I5. All day Saturday and Sunday. ParkHospital, Hither Green. Limited. Fee £3 3s. od.(No entries accepted until syllabus is published andcirculated.)Children's Diseases (D.C.H.). February x6 to 28.Daily 5.30 to 7 p.m. Princess Louise KensingtonHospital. Limited. Fee £,S s. od.Obstetrics (D.Obst.R.C.O.G.) Weekend. February21 and 22. All day Saturday and Sunday. QueenMary's Hospital for the East End. Limited. Fee£3 3s. cd.Obstetrics (D.Obst.R.C.O.G.). February 23 to 28..All day. West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth. Limited.Fee £4 4s. od.Surgery (F.R.C.S.) General and Genito-Urinary.February i6 to March 4. Mondays and Wednesdays,5 to 6.30 p.m. Whittington Hospital (Archway Wing).Limited. Fee £4 I4S. 6d. (No entries accepted untilsyllabus is published and circulated.)Surgery (Revision, F.R.C.S.). March 9 to April 25.Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings. RoyalCancer Hospital. Limited. Fee £i8 i8s. od. (No

entries accepted until syallabus is published andcirculated.)Rheumatic Diseases Weekend. March 2I and 22.All day Saturday and Sunday. Rheumatic Unit, St.Stephen's Hospital. Fee £2 I2S. 6d.Orthopaedic (F.R.C.S.) Week-ends. March 21-22,March 28-29 and April 11-12. Saturdays and Sundays.Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Hospital, Pyrford. Limited..Fee rg gs. od. (No entries accepted until syllabus ispublished and circulated.)Please note that instruction arranged by the Fellowshipof Postgraduate Medicine is open only to Members (annualsubscription, from month ofjoining, ios. 6d.). In the caseof 'limited' coutses no entries are accepted in advanceof the detailed syllabuses being published and circulated;postgraduates (whether Members or not) are not auto-matically included in the mailing lists, but must notifythe Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine, 6o PortlandPlace, London, W.x, if they wish to be sent syllabuses aspublished, and must specify the subjects in which they areinterested. Information regarding courses can be obtainedfrom the Office daily between io a.m. and 5 p.m. (SaturdaysiO a.m. to I2 noon). Telephone: Langham 4266.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OFENGLANDThe following lectures will be delivered at the College.Admission free.Otolaryngology LectureDecember4 5.30 p.m. Dr. C. H. Andrewes. The common cold.Robert Jones LectureDecemberii 5 p.m. Prof. George Perkins, M.C. Rest and

movement.Arnott DemonstrationDecemberx7^ 5 p.m. Prof. R. . Last. The pectoral girdle.

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Surgical Clinical Conferences. A course of clinicalconferences will be held from January i8 to 30, 1953.They have been arranged at selected hospitals and willtake place in the aftemoons. Students will be able toattend not less than ten sessions and approximately 12students will attend each conference. The numberaccepted for this course will be limited, and applicationshould be accompanied by a cheque for 5ss. od.Basic Medical Sciences. Full particulars of instruc-tion will be found under ' Institute of Basic MedicalSciences.'Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Secretary,Royal College of Surgeons, Lincolns Inn Fields, London,W.C.2 (Holborn 3474).

SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES OF LONDONDiploma in Industrial Health (D.I.H.). The ex-aminations are held in July and December each year.Diploma of Mastery of Midwifery (M.M.S.A.). Theexaminations are held in May and November each year.For further information application should be addressedto the Registrar, Society of Apothecaries Black FriarsLane, London, E.C.4.

MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDONDecember8 8.30 p.m. Discussion on 'Results of injury to the

pelvic diaphragm in women ' to be introduced byMr. A. C. Palmer.

For further information apply to the Registrar, TheMedical Society of London, iI Chandos Street, CavendishSquare, London, W.i.

DENTAL BOARD OF THIE UNTDKINGDOMThe Dental Postgraduate Bureau has issued threebooklets, as follows:-'Facilities for Dental Postgraduate Study in the UnitedKingdom and Ireland,' containing a list of schools andinstitutions at which postgraduate courses are held orwhich provide facilities for individual students, and analphabetical list of subjects showing where instructionin each can be obtained; ' Scholarships and Student-ships for Advanced Studies and Research in Den-tistry,' including many open to British subjects tenableabroad; ' 1ligher Dental Qualifications,' setting out ingeneral terms the conditions to be satisfied by candidates.Copies of these booklets and further information can beobtained on application to the Director, Dental Post-graduate Bureau, 44 Hallam Street, London, W.i.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDONMedicine Lecture by Prof. P. Gyorgy at 5.30 p.m. onDecember 8, at the London School of Hygiene andTropical Medicine, Keppel Street, Gower Street,London, W.C.i, on 'Blood group and related poly-saccharides in growth and in resistance to disease, withspecial reference to human milk.' Admission free.

BRITISH POSTGRADUATE MEDICALFEDERATION (University of London)The Federation provides:-(I) Training for prospective specialists, supplementing

the work of the undergraduate medical schools.

(2) Advanced revision for practising specialists.(3) Instruction for medical practitioners who, though not

specialists, desire more detailed knowledge of anybranch of medicine.

(4) Instruction for general pra-ctitioners.Comprising the Federation at present are the Post-graduate Medical School of London, Institute ofPsychiatry, Institute of Laryngology and Otology, In-stitute of Ophthalmology, Institute of Child Health,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute ofNeurology, Institute of Orthopaedics, Institute ofDental Surgery, Institute of Cancer Research;Associated institutes are the Institute of Diseases ofthe Chest, Institute of Cardiology, Institute of Der-matology, Institute of Urology, and Institute of BasicMedical Sciences.The following lectures on 'The Scientific Basis ofMedicine,' which are designed especially for researchworkers and specialists in training, will be delivered atthe London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,Keppel Street, W.C.I, on Tuesday and Thursdayafternoons at 5.30 p.m. Admission free without ticket.December2 Dr. P. R. Peacock. Carcinogenesis.4 Prof. Wilson Smith. Virus adaptability in relation

to human disease.9 Dr. C. E. Dent. Chromatography in the study of

amino-acid metabolism.i I Dr. A. Neuberger. Biochemical genetics.x6 Prof. 7. D. Boyd. Development of the heart in

relation to congenital heart disease.i8 Prof. A. Hemingway. Dynamics of the heart beat.Applications for further information should be made tothe Secretary, British Postgraduate Medical Federation,3 Gordon Square, London, W.C.I.

INSTrIUTE OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES(Royal College of Surgeons of England)The Institute co-operates with other specialist Institutesof the Federation in providing facilities for practicalwork and instruction in the basic medical sciences.Twice a year there is a full demonstration and lecturecourse which is full-time and extends over a period ofthree months. Applications for this course are strictlylimited, and the next course will begin on April 7, 1953.In addition, there are two revision courses a year oflectures only, which take place at the same time as theother course. Applications for this course can beaccepted up to a month before the course begins. Fees:demonstrations and lectures, C63; lectures only,£36 i5s. od. A two-months' course for Primary F.D.S.candidates is also held twice a year in January and July.The next course of demonstrations in anatomy, appliedphysiology, and pathology, in their application todental surgery, and in dental anatomy and histology,will be held from January I9 to March I3, 1953. Thecourse is full-time and th- fee £26 5s. od.For further information please apply to the Secretary,Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincolns Inn Fields,London, W.C.2.

INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH (RoyalCancer Hospital and Chester Beatty ResearchInstitute)Postgraduate lectures and courses of instruction are held

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in biophysics for students studying for the M.Sc.degree in Biophysics, and for students studying for aDiploma in Medical Radiotherapy.Enquiries should be made to the Dean, Institute of CancerResearch, Royal Cancer Hospital, Fulham Road, London,S.W.3.

INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY(National Heart Hospital) (British Post-graduate Medical Federation)Full-time courses of instruction lasting three months areavailable. Fee L26 5s. od.A limited number can be accepted part-time, whichincludes out-patient sessions and lectures.Special short courses lasting two weeks are given atintervals. Fee Iz2 I2s. od.Further details and applications for admission to thesezourses should be made to the Dean, Institute of Cardi-ology, 35 Wimpole Street, London, W.I.

INSTITUTE OF DISEASES OF THE CHEST(Brompton Hospital and The London ChestHospital) (British Postgraduate MedicalFederation)The Institute of Diseases of the Chest (Medical Schoolof the Hospitals for Diseases of the Chest) is situated inthe grounds of the Brompton Hospital, S.W.3.MedicalInstruction in diseases of the chest including tuberculosisis conducted during three terms of ten weeks each year.It consists of clinical work in wards and out-patientdepartments, lectures and demonstrations. A whole-time programme is arranged for not more than 12graduates each term, preferably those specializing indiseases of the chest. The lectures and demonstrationsare so arranged that the subject of chest disease incovered during the two terms beginning in October andJanuary. The lectures during the summer term arearranged as a general revision cou se. The fee for thewhole-time attendance is 15 guineas per term. A largernumber of graduates can be accepted for part-time studyat a fee of 12 guineas per term; if vacancies are availableit may be possible to accept graduates for shorter periodsof part-time study at a fee of 5 guineas per month. Arefresher course, intended for physicians specializingin tuberculosis and dise ises of the chest, will be held atthe London Chest Hospital from March 23 to 27, I953.SurgicalA whole-time course in chest surgery is conductedduring the terms beginning in October and January. Itincludes attendance at out-patient clinics, operatingsessions, ward clinics, case demonstrations and lectures,and is held partly at the Brompton Hospital and partlyat the London Chest Hospital. The fee is i5 guineasper term.RadiologyPart-time instruction in radiology of the chest for traineeradiologists only is given each term. The fee is loguineas per term.For further general information application should beaddressed to the Dean, Institute of Diseases of the Chest,Brompton Hospital, Fulham Road, S.W.3.

INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH (Hospitalfor Sick Children) (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)The Institute of Child Health is associated with TheHospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, thePostgraduate Medical School of London at Hammer-smith Hospital, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital forChildren. In its programme teaching on every aspectof child health is provided. Visits are arranged tn the de-partment for the new-born and premature infant at thePostgraduate Medical School of London, Hammer-smith Hospital, Matemity and Child Welfare Clinics,Nursery Schools, etc. The Institute provides tuitionthroughout the year in three terms of I2 weeks' durationeach, beginning in January, May and October. Inaddition a series of lectures by specialists and expertsin various spheres is given each term. The fees are 20guineas for one term and 35 guineas for two terms.Applications should be addressed to the Dean, Instituteof Child Health, Hospital for Sick Children, GreatOrmond Street, London, W.C.I.

INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SURGERY(Eastman Dental Hospital)The Institute holds courses in orthodontics (full- andpart-time, up to one year), and in periodontia, conserva-tive dentistry, prosthetics, minor oral surgery andchildrens dentistry (variable length, full- and part-time). Full-time refresher courses of two weeks' dura-tion are arranged twice yearly for general practitioners.Courses are also held in conjunction with the Facultyof Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons andare particularly intended for candidates preparing for thefinal examination for the Fellowship in Dental Surgeryof the College. These begin in June and January(lasting for approximately six months), fee £50, and inApril and October there are revision courses lastingeight weeks, fee £31 Ios. od. Special arrangements canbe made for students requiring courses of study andresearch experience not falling within the scope of thecourses listed above.For further information apply to the Dean, Institute ofDental Surgery, Eastman Dental Hospital, Gray's InnRoad, London, W.C.I.

INSTrrUTE OF DERMATOLOGY(Medical School of St. John's Hospital forDiseases of the Skin) (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)Clinical Teaching. Instruction is given twice dailyin the out-patients' department for which the fee variesfrom two guineas for one week to 25 guineas for a year.Discussion of special cases takes place at Io a.m. or#Saturdays, except during fourth week of each month.Laboratory. The facilities for students include tech-nical work in histology, bacteriology and medicalmycology.Lectures. A winter course, extending over six months,begins in October, and a summer course is held in Mayand June. Both these courses consist of lectures at5.30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ongeneral dermatology, branches of pathology and X-ray,and clinical demonstrations on Fridays which aredesigned for those taking the M.R.C.P.

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December2 Dr. S. C. Gold. Lupus erythematosus.3 Dr. J'. 0. Oliver. The Hargreaves cell and L.E.

phenomenon.4 Dr. H. Haber. Cellular naevi and melanomas.5 Dr. S. C. Gold. Lupus erythematosus.9 Dr. D. I. Williams. Erythrodermias.IO Dr. H. Haber. Bullous eruptions.i i Dr. R. W. Riddell. Mycology-subcutaneous

mycoses.12 Dr. R. M. B. MacKenna. Clinical demonstration.i6 Dr. G. B. Dowling. Tuberculosis of the skin.17 Dr. C. D. Calnan. Treatment of fungus infections.I9 Dr. G. B. Dowling. Tuberculosis of the skin.

Note.-December 3, 4, IO and i i are clinical demon-strations. On December 5, i2 and I9 laboratorydemonstrations are available only immediately beforeand after lectures.Enquiries should be made to the Dean, Institute of Der-matology, St. John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin,Lisle Street, Leicester Square, London, W.C.2.

INSTITUTE OF LARYNGOLOGY ANDOTOLOGY (Royal National Throat, Noseatid Ear Hospital)(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)A comprehensive course lasting 32 weeks and designedto cover the whole field of the speciality is held twice ayear beginning in February and September. This con-sists of lectures, demonstrations and attendance on thepractice of the hospital, with facilities for dissection. Aspecial point is made of the anatomy, physiology andpathology related to the subject. Advanced studentsmay obtain additional experience by appointment asOut-patient Assistants, An Advanced Revision Class(io weeks) for M.S. and F.R.C.S. students is also giventwice yearly. The composite fee, including enrolmentas a clinical assistant, attendance on the hospital prac-tice and at one of the comprehensive courses, but ex-cluding dissection, is £sC IOS.For further information application should be addressedto the Dean, Institute of Laryngology and Otology, 330Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i.

INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY (The NationalHospital, Queen Square, and the Maida ValeHospital for Nervous Diseases) (British Post-graduate Medical Federation)The teaching is mainly by attendance on the hospitalpractice. Some advanced students are appointed asfull-time clinical clerks at the National Hospital, QueenSquare, or to the electro-encephalographic or one ofthe other special departments, or to the research labora-tories. A limnited number of part-time clinical clerk-ships are available at the Maida Vale Hospital withopportunity for examining patients.In addition two full-time courses of ten weeks' durationare given each year, namely, in the Autumn and Springterms. The first portion of the course deals with theanatomy and physiology of the nervous system, neuro-pathology and psychology, and consists mainly oflectures and demonstrations. The second portion deals

with clinical neurology, medical and surgical, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology and radiology, andincludes lectures and demonstrations. A course inneuro-surgery is given during the Summer term.Special lectures by neurologists from outside Londonand from abroad are held throughout the three courses.Fees, for the ten weeks' full-time course 20 guineas;for attending hospital practice, I5 guineas for threemonths or 28 guineas for six months.Part-time teaching is given in the Out-patient Depart-ment, at the National Hospital, Queen Square, on fivedays a week throughout the year (public holidaysexcepted), and at Maida Vale Hospital.Courses of Clinical Demonstrations are given onWednesdays and Saturdays at the National Hospital,Queen Square. Advertisements concerning theseappear from time to time in the medical journals.The following lecture will be given in the LectureTheatre at 5 p.m. Admission free.December12 Prof. S. Zuckerman (Birmingham). The effect of

certain endocrine states, and in particular thyroiddeficiency, on the development of the nervoussystem.

For further particulars please apply to the Dean, Instituteof Neurology, National Hospital, Queen Square, London,w.c.'.

INSTITUTE OF OBSTETRICS ANDGYNAECOLOGY (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)Incorporates the teaching facilities of Queen Charlotte'sMatemity Hospital, the Chelsea Hospital for Women,and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ofthe Postgraduate Medical School. Graduates musthold a registrable medical qualification.On enrolment, graduates are posted to one of the con-stituent hospitals and also attend combined classes atthe other two hospitals. The enrolment fee is £3,and the charge for one term of i2 weeks is £30.An intensive course suitable for those preparing forhigher examinations will be held in December andJune.General practitioners requiring further experience inobstetrics are accepted during the term at QueenCharlotte's Hospital, to attend the practice of the hos-pital for two or four weeks, with opportunity to conductnormal deliveries and to attend combined classes at theother hospitals. Fee £3 a week during term. Ministryof Health grants are payable to approved generalpractitioners attending for such a period. GeneralPractitioner Refresher Courses, lasting one week, areheld twice a year for which the fee is ,S 5s. This courseis recognized by the Ministry of Health, in the case ofapproved practitioners, for the purpose of a grant.Postgraduates may attend the practice of the hospitalat the Postgraduate Medical School and Queen Char-lotte's Hospital during the vacation, when a charge of, I a week is made.Hostel accommodation is available at the PostgraduateMedical School and at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.Applications for further information and for enrolmentforms should be made to the Secretary, Institute ofObstetrics and Gynaecology, Chelsea Hospitalfor Women,Dovehouse Street, S.W.3.

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INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY(Royal London Ophthalmic, Royal West-minster Ophthalmic, Central LondonOphthalmic Hospitals) (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)Courses of lectures and classes beginning March i andOctober i each year to meet the requirements ofcandidates entering for the examination for the Diplomain Ophthalmology and other ophthalmological examina-tions will be given by members of the staff of the Hos-pital and Institute. Each course is designed to extendover two terms of approximately I8 weeks each and isnormally divided into two parts.Part I. Anatomy (including embryology and normalhistology), elementary physiology of the eye, optics(elementary and physiological), practical tutorials inrefraction work and clinical subjects.Part II. All clinical branches of the subject togetherwith bacteriology and pathology. Students can attendthe daily clinical practice of the two branches of theMoorfields, Westminster and Central Eye Hospital,and hold the appointments of Junior Clinical Assistantsand Clinical Assistants concurrently with the abovecourses. A composition fee of £26 5s. od. will admitstudents once to the lectures and tutorial classes of anyone term, with six months' clinical practice in thehospital.Extra Courses. Slit lamp microscopy (fee £5 5s. od.);orthoptic training (one week's intensive course, fee,£S 5s. od.); contact lenses (one weeks' intensive course,fee Cio Ios. od.). Additional courses by arrangement.Hospital Practice only. Fees as follows: one month,,C2 2S. od.; three months, £S ss. od.; six months,£IO IOS. od.Facilities for research.For further ;nformation apply to the Dean, Institute ofOphthalmology, 3'udd Street, London, W.C.I.

INSTITUTE OF ORTIHOPAEDICS(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)The lnstitute is concerned with postgraduate educationin orthopaedics and with research. The practice of theRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital (both at the townsection in Great Portland Street, and at the countrysection at Stanmore) is open to postgraduates, who mayjoin at any time. In addition to hospital practice, formalcourses of various lengths are held during academicterms. The next course will be held from JanuaryI2 to 17, 1953, entitled 'Diagnosis.' Fee (includinglunch and tea), £7 7s. od. Early application to the Deanis advisable. Facilities for advanced clinical work areavailable fdr selected candidates having a suitablescientific or surgical training.Further particulars may be\ obtained from the Dean,Institute of Orthoptedics, Royal National OrthopaedicHospital, 234 Great Portland Street, W.i.

INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)The Institute, which was formerly the MaudsleyHospital Medical School, is now associated with theJoint Bethlem Royal Hospital and Maudsley Hospital.It is concerned with postgraduate education in psychiatryand allied subjects, and with research. A course ofinstruction covering up to three years. and starting in

October yearly, is provided for medical practitionerswho wish to specialize in psychiatry or to prepare forthe Diploma in Psvchological Medicine.Clinical instruction, which includes case conferences,seminars, and practical experience in case taking, isgiven at associated hospitals in the mornings, andsystematic lectures and demonstrations are arranged forthe afternoons. Students may also enrol for shorterperiods, or for single series of lectures.The subjects covered include anatomy and biochemistryof the nervous system, neurophysiology, pathology ofnervous and mental diseases, psychiatry of children andadults, delinquency, principles of psychotherapy,forensic psychiatry and criminology, psychology, mentaltesting and statistics. There is a special six months'course in child psychiatry, comprising ciinical instruc-tion and lectures, which starts on October i. Lectureson subjects of special interest are arranged from time totime. The tuition fee for a full year's course is£53 Ios. od., including enrolment fee. For shorterperiods the fee varies with the type ot course chosen.Selected students are eligible for appointments on thestaff of the Joint Hospital.Facilities for research and supes%ision of study 'forhigher degrees can be provided in clinical work and inthe biochemical, physiological, neuropathological andpsychological laboratories.A course for Honours Graduates in Psychology is avail-able in olinical psychology for the Academic Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology. In conjunction withthe Institute of Neurology, a course in the techniques ofelectroencephalography is provided for doctors whoexpect to take up electroencephalographic appointmenrtsin hospitals.Further information may be obtained from the Dean,Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, DenmarkHill, London, S.E.s.

INSTITUTE OF UROLOGY (St. Peter's andSt. Paul's & St. Philip's Hospitals) (BritishPostgraduate Medical Federation)A postgraduate course on 'Calculus Disease' will beheld in January 1953, and one for the Higher Examina-tions from April 13 to 24, I953. There will also be ashort course on more advanced urology from June 8 to19, 1953. There will be clinical evenings to be neld atSt. Paul's Hospital on Wednesdays at 4.30 p.m. duringthe winter months as follows. Admission free.December3 Mr. Y. F. Barrington. Indications for treatment of

enlarged prostate.io Mr. A. R. C. Higham. Diminished fertility in the

male.I7 Mr. D. L Williams. Retention of urine in childhood.Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Instituteof Urology, St. Paul's Hospital, Endell Street, London,W.C.2.

POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL OFLONDON (British Postgraduate MedicalFederation)The Postgraduate Medical School of London (foirmerlythe British Postgraduate Medical School) is associatedwith the Hammersmith Hospital, Ducane Road, W.12.It has University Departments in Medicine, Surgery,Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Pathology. The

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology togetherwith Queen Charlotte's and the Chelsea Hospitals, nowforms the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Theteaching in the clinical departments, which is of anadvanced nature and based on ward work, is continuousand is supplemented by lectures during three ten-weeksessions starting in January, April and October. Suit-able -students are encouraged to undertake researchwork. A course for the University Diploma in ClinicalPathology, lasting one year, is available for a limitednumber of selected students. This commences buOctober. In anaesthetics, short practical courseslasting a fortnight, and longer periods of training for sixmonths, are provided. The Department of Radiologyof the Hospital provides courses for the Diplomas inMedical Radiology of the University and ConjointBoard. The fees vary from £3 for one week to i6o fora year.For further information application should be made to theDean, Postgraduate School of London, Ducane Road,W.I2.

EAST HAM CHEST CLINICOut-patient teaching. Mondays and Thursdays at2.30 p.m.

Apply Senior Registrar, East Ham Chest Clinic, KatherineRoad, Forest Gate, London, E.7.

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE ANDTROPICAL MEDICINE (University ofLondon)Courses of study are arranged for the C.P.H. andD.P.H. (London Universitv); D.T.M. & H. (Eng.);and Academic Diploma in Bacteriologv. Short coursesare arranged in the Principles of Medical Statistics andEpidemiology, Statistical Methods and their Applica-tion in Medicine, and Applied Helminthology.For further information and enrolment applications shouldbe addressed to the Secretary, London School of Hygieneand Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street Gower Street,London, W.C.i.

NORTH LONDON POSTGRADUATEMEDICAL INSTITUTECourses in advanced medicine, advanced surgery, andobstetrics and gvnaecology. Instruction in pathology,anaesthetics and radiodiagnosis. Clinical instruction atBearsted Memorial Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital,North Middlesex l.:ospital, The Prince of Wales'sGeneral Hospital and St. Ann's General Hospital.During the coming academic year there will be eight-week courses in advanced. medicine suitable for thosetaking the M.R.C.P. examination, and eight-weekcourses in advancecl surgery suitable for those takingthe F.R.C.S. examination, also two-week courses forthose taking the D.Obst.R.C.O.G. examination.For further information apply to the Dean, the Princeof Wales's General hIospital, London, Nl S.

PLAISTOW HOSPITAL CHEST UNITIn-patient round, every Thursday at 4.30 p.m.Apply Registrar, Plaistow Hospital, Samson StreetPlaistow, London, E.13.

ROYAL EYE HOSPITAL(King's College Group)A course of lectures and lecture-demonstrations will beheld during the autumn term. The following lectureswill be given:-December

I 18 5 p.m. (and January 5, 12 and T9). Dr. T. H.

I5 r Whittington. Science and art of refraction.22.J2 5 p.m. Dr. A. C. Cunliffe. Bacteriological investiga-

tion of ocular disorders.3 5.30 p.m. Mr. L. H. Savin. Surgery of cornea,

iris, lens and glaucoma.5 Mr. A._. Cameron. Medical ophthalmology.10 5.30 p.m. Mr. L. H. Savin. Surgery of ocular

injury, detachment, etc.12 5.30 p.m. Mr. Howard Reed. Slit-lamp appear-I9 fances and their diagnostic value.January216 5.30 p.m. Mr. Howard Reed. Visual fields.

23J8 5 p.m. Dr. S. Nevin. Diagnosis of cerebral

tumour.Further particulars are obtainable on application to theSecretary, The Royal Eye Hosbital, St. George's Circus,London, S.E.i.

ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL MEDICALSCHOOL(University of London)Neurology and Psychiatry. Lecture-demonstrationswill be held in the large Lecture Theatre on Thursdaysat 5 p.m. Admission free.December4 Dr. Williams. Neurology.

TI Sir Paul Mallinson. Psychiatry.

ST. STEPHEN'S HOSPITAL(Rheumatism Unit)Two concentrated week-end courses in the RheumaticDiseasec are given each year, in March and in October,under the auspices of the Fellowship of PostgraduateMedicine.A limited number of postgraduates can attend the Out-patient sessions (of the Unit on Wednesday and Fridaymornings at 1o a.m.Applications for attendance at these sessions should bemade to the Medical Registrar, Rheumatism Unit, SE.Stephen's Hospital, Fulham Road, S.W.s o.

WEST END HOSPITAL FOR NERVOUSDISEASESClinical demonstrations in Neurology will be givenon Tuesdays at 5.30 p.m. as follows. Admission free.December9 Mr. K. L Nissen. Prevention and treatment of de-

formity in infantile paralysis.

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x6 Dr. Douglas Gordon. When the electro-encephalo-gram helps.

EMPIRE RHEUMATISM COUNCILLecture courses in rheumatic diseases are arrangedfor general practitioners and other postgraduatesperiodically.Particulars are obtainable from the General Secretary,Empire Rheumatism Council, Tavistock House (N),Tavistock Square, London, W.C.i.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTHAND HYGIENEThe Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene con-ducts recognized courses of instruction (starting annuallyin March and October) for the examinations of theConjoint Board of the Royal College of Physicians ofLondon and the Royal College of Surgeons of Englandfor the Certificate in Public Health. These lead tocourses (beginning in January and August) for theD.P.H. and, similarly (in February and July), for theD.I.H. Students are also prepared for the D.I.H.examinations of the Society of Apothecaries of London.Any of the courses may be taken whole-time or part-time. They consist of both lectures and visits. Can-didates desiring a course for either the D.P.H., or theD.I.H. of the Conjoint Board, are required by them toproduce evidence of being in possession of a recognizedC.P.H. For the C.P.H., lectures are given by specialistson the various sociological aspects, and in the D.P.H.the practical work is carried out at a county borough.The D.I.H. entails visits to all types of factories and tocoal mines, etc. The next course for the C.P.H. willbegin on March 20, I953.

Prospectuses, enrolment forms and full particulars may beobtained from the Secretary, The Royal Institute ofPublic Health and Hygiene, 28 Portland Place, London,W.i. Telephone: Langham 2731/2.

TUBERCULOSIS EDUCATIONALINSTITUTERefresher courses will be held in 1953 as follows:London, April 14 to I7, in radiology; Paris, May ii toI9, to be arranged in collaboration with the ComiteNational de Defense contre la Tuberculose; Cam-bridge, September i to 4, in chemotherapy. Three-dayclinical courses will be continued at the Cheshire JointSanatorium, King George V Hospital, Godalming, andthe Red Cross Sanatoria of Scotland. Dates will beannounced later.Further information may be obtained from the Secretary,Tuberculosis Educational Institute, Tavistock House North,Tavistock Square, London, W.C.I.

BIRMINGHAMInstitute of Accident SurgeryA course in traumatic surgery will be held at the Bir-mingham Accident Hospital, Bath Row, Birmingham, andat the Centre for Continued Studies, from December 9tO 13. Fee £7 7s. od. Lunch and tea will be provided.For further information and enrolment applications shouldbe addressed to the Director of Graduate Studies, TheMedical School, The University, Birmingham.

BRISTOLMedical Postgraduate Department of theUniversity of BristolSession 1952-1953. Provided that there are sufficientapplicants the following postgraduate courses will bearranged beginning in October, I952.Course in Child Health. This will be whole-time andwill last for three months. Fee C2 i. The course will beunder the direction of the Head of the Dept. of ChildHealth in co-operation with the Depts. of PreventiveMedicine, Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, etc., and willinclude lectures, demonstrations, ward rounds andvisits to clinics and ancillary institutions. The Univer-sity does not itself grant a Diploma in Child Health.Diploma in Psychological Medicine (D.P.M.,Bristol). (a) Part I. This will begin in October, i 952, andwill cover a period of two terms. It will includel ecturesand demonstrations in special anatomy and physiology,pharmacology and applied psychology. Fee L2a.(b) Part II. This will be designed primarily for Part IIof the D.P.M. (Bristol) and will be held in the autumnand spring terms and part of the summer term, 1952-53.It will consist of lectures and demonstrations in theclinical aspects of adult and child psychiatry, mentaldeficiency and associated subjects. Fee £26 5s. Thecourse will be open to a limited number of physicianspractising in psychiatry, in addition to those preparingfor the D.P.M. (Bristol).Diploma in Public Health, Part II (D.P.H., Bristol).This part-time course is designed primarily for thosewho have obtained Part I (C.P.H.) in the University ofBristol. but others who hold the C.P.H. of approvedlicensing bodies may be considered for admission. Thecour.se will last for one academic year (October 1952-June, 1953). Fee £3 IOs. Candidates will be per-mitted to engage in part-time employment of their ownchoice for which approval of the University must besougbt. or, if they wish, they may be considered forappointment to a few selected vacancies within the Cityof Bristol which have been made available for suitablecandidates.Courses in Medical Radiology. The Diplomasgranted t y the University are being discontinued butprovided that sufficient applications are received thefollowinp courses, suitable for Diplomas of the RoyalColleges (D.M.R.D. and D.M.R.T.) will begin inJune, I95z, and will last for two academic years (i.e.,until June, 1954): D.M.R.D. Course will be half-timeand a limited number of half-time registrarships indiagnostic radiology will be available in the BristolClinical Area ; D.M.R.T. Course will be given at theBristol-Bath joint Centre for Radiotherapy, whichdeals with I,700 new cases of malignant disease everyyear. D.M.R.T. students are eligible to apply for juniorposts in the Dept. Enquiries about the examinationsfor both Diplomas should be addressed to the Secre-tary, Conjoint Board, Examination Hall, Queen Square,London, W.C.i. Fee for each course 52z IOS.Further information, copies of regulations for the BristolDiplomas and application forms for the courses may beobtained from the Director of Medical Postgraduatetudies, The University, Bristol 8.

CAMBRIDGECambridge University Medical SchoolSummary of postgraduate facilities for general prac-titioners from October i, 1952, to July 28, 1953. AtAddenbrooke's Hospital, unless otherwise stated.

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First week in each month. Monday: Abnormalante-natal clinic, I0.30 a.m. (Miss J. Bottomley),Maternity Hospital; Diagnosis and treatment of cancer,2.30 p.m. (Prof. J. S. Mitchell). Tuesday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Psychiatry,2 p.m. (Dr. R. A. Noble). Thursday: Medical wardround, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Cardiac clinic,2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Orthopaedic cases, 2.30p.m. (Mr. T. J. Fairbank). Friday: Chest diseases,2 p.m. (Dr. W. Paton Philip), The Clinic, Shire Hall,Castle Hill. Saturday: Medical ward round, 10.30a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Ophthalmic cases, I0.30 a.m.(Mr. E. G. Recordon).

Second week in each month. Monday: V.D.clinical demonstration, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. S. M. Laird)'Medical cases, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. L. C. Martin), Tuesday:Medical ward round, 10.3o a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Rad;o-diagnosis, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. B. Donnelly). Wednesday:Dernatological clinic, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. C. H. Whittle).Thursday: Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B.Cole); Plastic surgery clinic, 9.30 a.m. (Mr. L. M.Rouillard); General surgery, 2 p.m. (Mr. P. H. R.Ghey); Cardiac clinic, 2.I5 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole).Friday: Medical cases, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. A. P. Dick).Saturday: Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B.Cole).

Third week in each month. Monday: Surgicalcases, 2 p.m. (Mr. B. McN. Truscott). Tuesday:Gynaecological cases, 9.30 a.m. (Mr. 0. Lloyd);Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole);Clinical psychiatry, 3 p.m. (Dr. E. Beresford Davies).Wednesday: General surgery, 10.30 a.m. (Mr. V. C.Pennell); Radiological demonstration, 2.30 p.m. (Dr.F. R. Berridge); Clinico-pathological conference, 5 p.m.(Dr. A. M. Barrett), Lecture Theatre, Dept. ofPathology, Tennis Court Road. Thursday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); E.N.T.cases, 10.30 a.m. (Mr. A. S. H. Walford); Cardiacclinic, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole). Friday: Paediatriccases, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. D. M. T. Gairdner). Saturday:Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole).

Fourth week in each month. Monday: Ophthalniccaseb, io a.m. (Mr. G. F. Wright). Tuesday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Demonstra-tion of cases and methods of physical medicine, 2.15p.m. (Dr. W. A. Fell). Wednesday: E.N.T. cases,2 p.m. (Mr. K. F. Wilsdon). Thursdlay: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Cardiacclinic, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Orthopaedic cases,2.30 p.m. (Mr. R. W. Butler). Friday: Haematologicaiclinic, I0 a.m. Saturday: Medical ward round, I0.30a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole).

The following one-day symposia will be held onSaturdays from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each symposiumwill consist of three to five lectures or lecture-discussions,and demonstrations either of clinical cases or to illustratemodern methods; the subject matter and clinical materialwill be chosen for its special appeal to general practi-tioners. December 20, Surgical diagnosis and minorsurgery. January 24, Radiotherapy. February 28,Dermatology. March 28, Orthopaedics and fractures.April 25, Cardiovascular diseases. May 30, Commonfevers. June 27, Paediatrics. July 25, Diseases of theE.N.T.; Diseases of the eye.

Detailed timetables will be available on application to theSecretary, Cambridge University Medical School, TheNaval Nut, Downing College, Cambridge.

CARDIFFThe Welsh National School of MedicineC.P.H. Wales (Certificate in Public Health). Threemonths' full-time course, October to December.D.P.H. Wales (Diploma in Public Health). Twelvemonths' part-time course, January to December.T.D.D. Wales (Tuberculous Diseases Diploma).Five to six months' full-time course, January to June.D.M.R.D.Eng. (Diploma in Medical Radio-diagnosis). Eighteen months' full-time course fromOctober.The number of adlmissions to each of the above courses isstrictly limited, and early application should be made tothe Secretary, The Welsh National SchIool of Medicine,34 Newport Road, Cardiff.

DUBLINUniversity CollegeThe following courses will be held during the session1952-53:-

C.P.H. Course and examination. Michaelmas Term.D.P.H. Course. Hilary and Trinity Terms.

Examinations. Summer Term.D.P.M. Course and examination. Michaelmas Term.D.C.H. Course and examination. Hilary Term.Further particulars may be obtained on application to theRegistrar, University College, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin.

EDINBURGHEdinburgh Postgraduate Board of MedicineGeneral Surgery. A three months' course of post-graduate surgery is arranged to start on March 23, 1953.It is suitable for surgeons requiring a refresher coursein the current outlook on general surgery, or forgraduates preparing to specialize in surgery; approxi-mately 275 hours of instruction are provided. Fee£31 IOS. od.Internal Medicine. A course lasting 12 weeks, suitablefor graduates wishing a refresher course, or to special-ize in medicine, begins on March 30, 1953. Thesecourses consist of 320 hours' instruction, comprisinglectures, clinical demonstrations and ward visits. Fee£31 IOS. od. Additional instruction in clinical paediat-rics is arranged in conjunction with the course inmedicine, for which there is a small fee; the numbersare limited.Medical Sciences. A three months' course in appliedanatomy, physiology, pathology, bacteriology and bio-chemistry will begin on June 29, I953. This course issuitable for postgraduates wishing to take the PrimaryFellowship Examination, as a final preparation in thesesubjects. Considerable basic knowledge is highly desir-able prior to taking this course Fee £3' IOS. od.Applications for enrolment should be addressed to Directorof Postgraduate Studies; Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh, 8,supplying particulars of qualifications and postgraduateexperience.

Royal Medical SocietyThe meetings of the Society are held in the Society'sHall on Friday evenings during the Autumn and SpringTerms. Meetings consist of Private Business (at 7 p.m.)

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and Public Business (at 8 p.m.) in which dissertationsby members or addresses by prominent medical men onsubjects of medical interest are given. Clinical meetingsare held periodically in the Royal Infirmary and filmshows of the latest medical films are given in the Society's'Rooms. Prospective members will be welcomed on anyFriday evening in the Society's Hall before publicbusiness.Applications for further information should be addressedto the Secretary, Royal Medical Society, 7 MelbournePlace, Edinburgh, I.

LEEDSUniversity of LeedsThe following meetings wiil be held in the InstructionalBlock of the General Infirmary, Leeds, at 3.30 p.m.':December4 Mr. G. W. Black. Demonstration of cases with

short account of the value of cortisone' and ACTHin ophthalmology.

9 Mr. G. Armitage. Lecture on toxic goitre-resultsof treatment, with demonstration of cases.

'17 Dr. G. 0. Horne. Lecture on the early manifes-tations of syphilis, illustrated with lantern slides.

30 Dr. E. C. Allibone. Discussion of cases.

LIVERPOOLUniversity of LiverpoolThe following postgraduate courses of instruction areoffered-Surgery. A full-time course of one year suitable forcandidates who have already completed the PrimaryExamination of the F.R.C.S., or undertaken post-graduate study in anatomy and physiology. On com-pletion of the course students become eligible to takethe Mastership of Surgery (Ch.M.) of this Universityprovided they are graduates of an approved Universityor otherwise comply with the regulations. The fee forthe course is o6o. The course begins in September.Orthopaedic Surgery. A full-time ia-month courseleading by examination to a Mastership in OrthopaedicSurgery (M.Ch.Orth.) open to all medical graduates ofapproved Universities (and to graduates in otherfaculties with qualifications in medicine) who hold anF.R.C.S. of one of the British colleges or its equivalent.The fee for the whole course is £70. The coursenormally begins in January.Radiology. A full-time course of two academicyears leading to a D.M.R. (D. or T.) open to medicalgraduates of approved Universities and to medicallyqualified candidates who hold approved higher medicaldiplomas md a degree in a faculty other than medicine.The fee fer the full two-year course is £;63. The coursebegins in October. The degree of M.Rad. may, afterreport by the Faculty, be conferred on holders of theD.M.R. (D. or T.) of this University under certainconditions.Public Health. A full-time one-year course leading tothe Diploma in Public Health, open to candidates witha medical qualification from an approved medical schoolor licensing body. The fee is £6o. All courses of in-struction begin in October.Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. A full-time four-month course leading to the Diploma in TropicalMedicine and Hygiene (D.T.M. & H.) open to candi-

dates with a medical qualification from an approvedmedical school or licensing body. The course begins inSeptember and January. Fee ,L44.Anaesthesia. A full-time course of post-graduateinstruction, limited to ten students, begins on October !and lasts for one year. The course combines instructionin the practical administration of anaesthetics with lec-tures and demonstrations in anatomy (including dis-section), physiology, pathology, physics, pharmacologymedicine and surgery, and anaesthesia. For the purposeof gaining practical experience, the students are foundsuitable appointments in recognised General Hospitalswithin the Liverpool area. The fee for the course is C6o.Applications for further information should be addressedto the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, The' University,Liverpool' 3.

M4NCHESTERUniversity of ManchesterThe Michaelmas Term began on October 2nd, andpostgraduate courses will be held during the sessionsuitable for the D.P.H., D.P.M., and D.Bact.For further information applications should be addressedto the Dean ofPostgraduate Medical Studies, University ofManchester, Manchester, 13.

OXFORDPostgraduate Medical Education, UnitedOxford HospitalsSummary of ward rounds, clinics, demonstrations, etc.,open to general practitioners from September I952 tOJuly 1953.Medicine, ward rounds, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednes-days, Thursdays and Fridays, Io.I5 a.m., Radcliffe In-firmary. Medical Concilia, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.(alternate weeks), Radcliffe Infirmary. Clinical demon-strations, Thursdavs, 2.rI p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary.Clinico-pathology, conferences, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.,Maternity Lecture Theatre, Radcliffe Infirmary (alternateweeks in full term). Chest Diseases, clinical demon-strations, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 and 3p.m., Osler Pavilion. Tuberculosis, ward rounds,Fridays, 2 p.m., Osler Pavilion. Paediatrics, clinicaldemonstrations, Saturdays, 10.30 a.m., Radcliffe In-firmary; out-patients, Thursdays, 2 p.m., RadcliffeInfirmary. Child Welfare, clinics (City) day and timeby arrangement with Dr. Mary Fisher. InfectiousDiseases, clinical demonstrations, day and time byarrangement with Dr. Warin, Slade Isolation Hospital.Psychiatry, clinical demonstrations, Fi idays, 4 p.m.,Park Hospital. Geriatrics, clinical demonstrations,Monday, 2.15 p.m., Cowley Road Hospital. Neurology(medical and surgery), out-patients, Tuesdavs andWednesdays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmarv. C7linicaldemonst.ations, Thursdays, 5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary.Venereal Diseases, out-patients, Mondays, 6 p.m.,and Wednesdays, 2.30 and 5.30 p.m., and Saturdays,2.I5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. Skin Diseases, out-patients, Mondavs and Fridays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe In-firmary. Surgery, accident service, daily, 10.30a.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. Ward rounds, Mondays andFridays, 9.30 a.m., Radcliffe Infirmary, Tuesdays, 9.30a.m., Churchill Hospital. Clinical demonstrations,Tuesdays, 4.30 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. PlasticSurgery, out-patients and clinical demonstrations,Fridays, a p.m., Churchill Hospital. OrthopaedicSurgery, clinical demonstrations, Thursdays and

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'Saturdays, 9 a.m., Wingfield-Morris Hospital. Obhstetrics, lecture demonstrations, Mondays, Tuesdaysend Fridays, 9.i5 a.m., Maternity Lecture Theatre,Radcliffe Infirmary. Gynaecology, ward rounds,Wednesdays, 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary.Obstetrics and Gynaecology, concilia, monthly,altemate Thursdays and Flidays, 3 p.m., MaternityLecture Theatre, Radcliffe Infirmary. Ante-natald:linics, out-patients, Mondays, 2 p.m., MaternityHome Radcliffe Infirmary and Churchill Hospital,Thursdays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary MatemityHome, Fridays, 9.15 a.m., Matemitv Lecture Theatre.Post-natal. clinics, out-patients, Tuesdays, io a.m.,Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary MatemityLecture Theatre.Short courses (conferences) on special subjects:X952Neurology: Thursdays, December 4, ii and x8, at3.30 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary (Dr. Ritchie Russell).General practitioners wishing to avail themselves of thefacilities set out in this schedule should apply to theSecretary, Postgraduate Medical Committee, i i KebleRoad, Oxford.

CONFERENCES, PRIZES, Etc.Queen Square Prize in Neurology. Starting in 1952,a prize of CIoo will be awarded annually to the post-graduate student, or ex-student, of the Institute ofNeurology who presents the best written paper describ-ing clinical work carried out or initiated at the National

Hospitals for Nervous Diseases. Entries must be sub-mitted not later than December 31, 1952, and September30 in each succeeding year.Full particulars from the Dean, Institute of Neurology,(Queen Square), The National Hospital, Queen Square,London, W.C.i.First World Congress on Fertility and Sterility willbe held by the Intemational Fertility Association inconjunction with the American Society for the Studyof Sterility in New York City in May 195q.For further information apply to Dr. Carlos D. Guerrero,Secretary-General, lMigutl E. Schulz io, Mexico, D.F.,or to Dr. Abner I. Weisman, Associate Secretary-General,ii6o Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., U.S.A.Ophthalmological Society of the United Kingdom.The next Annual Congress will be held on April 23,24 and 25, 1953, at the Ro)al Society of Medicine, iWimpole Street, London, W.i.Forfurther information apply to the Honorary Secretaries,The Ophthalmological Society of the United Kingdom, 45Lincolns Inn Fields, London, W.C.2.Health Congress. The Royal Sanitary Institute hasarranged a Health Congress at Hastings from April 28to May i, 1953. The subscription for admission ticketsto the Congress and for copies ofproceedings is La 2S. od.per delegate.Application should be made to the Secretary, RoyalSanitary Institute, go Buckingham Palace Road, London,S.W.I.

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