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What was William Harvey’s role as the Lumleian lecturer in surgery?
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In 1615, William Harvey was appointed as the Lumleian lecturer in surgery at the Royal College of Physicians of London, a prestigious position he maintained until 1656.1
The Lumleian lecture series, named for Lord John Lumley, was a significant academic appointment within the medical community of the time. While serving in this role, Harvey remained highly active within the college, continuing his medical practice and research, which eventually led to his groundbreaking work on the circulation of blood.21