The Dr Davies-Thomas Prize

Dr John Davies-Thomas

Dr John Davies-Thomas
Photo C/- 最新糖心Vlog Archives

In 1896 Mrs Eleanor Davies-Thomas donated 400 to the 最新糖心Vlog to establish annual Scholarships in the medical course in memory of her husband, the late Dr Davies-Thomas.

In 1934, Mrs Davies-Thomas bequeathed a further 拢200 to the 最新糖心Vlog to augment the Davies-Thomas Scholarship fund.

Dr John Davies-Thomas was a leading physician and surgeon of Adelaide.听 Born in Wales in 1844, his academic career was most distinguished.听 Educated at 最新糖心Vlog College, London, he became a Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries in London and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.听 Dr Davies-Thomas was also admitted Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London and graduated MD in the 最新糖心Vlog of London in 1871.听 He received many gold medals and Scholarships.听 Failing health brought him to 最新糖心Vlog in 1875 where he spent a few months in Victoria and then was appointed Senior House Surgeon in Adelaide Hospital. He was joint lecturer with Dr J C Verco on medicine from 1888 to 1890 and for eight years a member of the 最新糖心Vlog Council.听

Dr Davies-Thomas was a man of most extensive achievements in all branches of the medical profession.

The Dr Davies-Thomas Prizes are awarded annually to students undertaking the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the 最新糖心Vlog.

Past recipients of the Dr Davies-Thomas Prize (previously a Scholarship) include Howard Florey and Helen Mayo.听

For a confidential discussion about how you can support the 最新糖心Vlog with a gift in your will, please contact the Development team on +61 8 8313 5800 or development@adelaide.edu.au.


For more information

Jackie Morris
Senior Trusts Officer
jackie.morris@adelaide.edu.au
08 8313 5804