Person

Wilson, Arthur Mitchell (1888 - 1947)

DSO FRCOG

Born
24 August 1888
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
19 December 1947
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Obstetrician

Summary

Arthur Wilson was the most eminent Victorian obstetrician of his day, delivering on average one thousand babies a year.

Details

Chronology

1911
Education - Bachelor of Medicine (MB) and Bachelor of Surgery (BCh), University of Melbourne
c. 1912 - c. 1915
Career position - Resident Medical Officer, Melbourne Hospital and Resident Staff at the Women's Hospital
1913
Education - Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Melbourne
1915 - 1919
Military service - First World War. Lieutenant Colonel, Commander of the 7th Field Ambulance, Australian Imperial Force
1918
Award - Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
1919 -
Career position - Private practice in Victoria
1920 -
Career position - Honorary Obstetric Surgeon, Women's Hospital, Melbourne
1926 -
Career position - Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne
1929 -
Award - Foundation Fellow, Australian branch of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Published resources

Book Sections

Journal Articles

  • Williams, Isobel, 'Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912): Antarctic Hero ', Journal of Medical Biography, 17 (2) (2009), 111-115 . Details

Resources

Walker, R.H.

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