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Stanley Woodwark was the third of six sons of George S. Woodwark of [[King’s Lynn]], and attended school at [[Felsted]], Essex.<ref name=BMJ1945>{{cite journal |title=Obituary |journal=British Medical Journal |date=26 May 1945 |volume=1 |issue=4403 |pages=752–753 |doi=10.1136/bmj.1.4403.752 |url=https://www.bmj.com/content/1/4403/752 |language=en |issn=0007-1447}}</ref> |
Stanley Woodwark was the third of six sons of George S. Woodwark of [[King’s Lynn]], and attended school at [[Felsted]], Essex.<ref name=BMJ1945>{{cite journal |title=Obituary |journal=British Medical Journal |date=26 May 1945 |volume=1 |issue=4403 |pages=752–753 |doi=10.1136/bmj.1.4403.752 |url=https://www.bmj.com/content/1/4403/752 |language=en |issn=0007-1447}}</ref> |
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After studying medicine at [[St Bartholomew's Hospital]] and gaining his MRCS and LRCP in 1902, he spent some time as a ship’s surgeon and took resident appointments at the [[Royal Free Hospital]].<ref name=BMJ1945/> In 1906 he passed the MBBS after spending some time in general practice.<ref name=RCPStanletW>{{cite web |title=Sir Arthur Stanley Woodwark {{!}} RCP Museum |url=https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/sir-arthur-stanley-woodwark |website=history.rcplondon.ac.uk |access-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520042441/https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/sir-arthur-stanley-woodwark|archive-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> He completed junior posts at the [[Great Northern Central Hospital]], the [[Great Ormond Street Hospital|Hospital for Sick Children]], St. Bartholomew’s, where he was casualty physician, and [[King's College Hospital]], where he was medical registrar.<ref name=BMJ1945/><ref name=RCPStanletW/> In 1909 he gained his MD.<ref name=BMJ1945/> At the [[Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital|Throat Hospital]], Golden Square, and the [[Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women]], he held honorary appointments.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> During the [[First World War]], he was promoted to the rank of colonel, and held the position of [[Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services|D.A.D.M.S.]], London District, deputy assistant director-general at the War Office.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> At the [[Queen Alexandra Military Hospital]] he was appointed consulting physician.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> |
After studying medicine at [[St Bartholomew's Hospital]] and gaining his MRCS and LRCP in 1902, he spent some time as a ship’s surgeon and took resident appointments at the [[Royal Free Hospital]].<ref name=BMJ1945/> In 1906 he passed the MBBS after spending some time in general practice.<ref name=RCPStanletW>{{cite web |title=Sir Arthur Stanley Woodwark {{!}} RCP Museum |url=https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/sir-arthur-stanley-woodwark |website=history.rcplondon.ac.uk |access-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520042441/https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/sir-arthur-stanley-woodwark|archive-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> He completed junior posts at the [[Great Northern Central Hospital]], the [[Great Ormond Street Hospital|Hospital for Sick Children]], St. Bartholomew’s, where he was casualty physician, and [[King's College Hospital]], where he was medical registrar.<ref name=BMJ1945/><ref name=RCPStanletW/> In 1909 he gained his MD.<ref name=BMJ1945/> At the [[Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital|Throat Hospital]], Golden Square, and the [[Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women]], he held honorary appointments.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> During the [[First World War]], he was promoted to the rank of colonel, and held the position of [[Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services|D.A.D.M.S.]], London District, deputy assistant director-general at the [[War Office]].<ref name=RCPStanletW/> At the [[Queen Alexandra Military Hospital]] he was appointed consulting physician.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> |
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In 1912 he authored the ''Manual of Medicine'', which reached four editions.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> His main work involved being a medical examiner, compensation cases and being a medical witness.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> |
In 1912 he authored the ''Manual of Medicine'', which reached four editions.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> His main work involved being a medical examiner, compensation cases and being a medical witness.<ref name=RCPStanletW/> |
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| Born | 1875 |
| Died | 11 May 1945 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St Bartholomew's Hospital |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Dean of Westminster Hospital Medical School |
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Sir Arthur Stanley Woodwark CBE (1875 - 11 May 1945), was a British physician who served twice in office as dean of the medical school at Westminster Hospital.
He authored the Manual of Medicine, first published in 1912, before reaching a fourth edition. His main work involved being a medical examiner, compensation cases and being a medical witness.
Early life and education
Stanley Woodwark was the third of six sons of George S. Woodwark of King’s Lynn, and attended school at Felsted, Essex.[1]
Career
After studying medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital and gaining his MRCS and LRCP in 1902, he spent some time as a ship’s surgeon and took resident appointments at the Royal Free Hospital.[1] In 1906 he passed the MBBS after spending some time in general practice.[2] He completed junior posts at the Great Northern Central Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, St. Bartholomew’s, where he was casualty physician, and King's College Hospital, where he was medical registrar.[1][2] In 1909 he gained his MD.[1] At the Throat Hospital, Golden Square, and the Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women, he held honorary appointments.[2] During the First World War, he was promoted to the rank of colonel, and held the position of D.A.D.M.S., London District, deputy assistant director-general at the War Office.[2] At the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital he was appointed consulting physician.[2]
In 1912 he authored the Manual of Medicine, which reached four editions.[2] His main work involved being a medical examiner, compensation cases and being a medical witness.[2]
In 1919 he was appointed assistant physician to the Westminster Hospital and dean of its medical school.[2] He gained his FRCP the following year.[1] By 1934, he had served in this position in office twice.[2] He had been an examiner for both the LMSSA and Conjoint board.[1]
Awards and honours
He was awarded the CMG in 1918 and the CBE in 1919.[2][3] He was made deputy lieutenant in 1931.[citation needed]. In 1932 he was knighted, and was also made knight of St John of Jerusalem.[1] He served as master of the Society of Apothecaries between 1941 and 1943, was master of the Barbers from 1942 to 1944, and master of the Turner's company in 1943.[1] He was president of the Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene.[2] He was also a member of the BMA, the Savage Club, and on council for the MDU.[1]
Personal and family
In 1911 he married Hilda, daughter of Sir Richard Robinson, and they had a daughter and three sons, including George Millington Woodwark.[2][4]
Selected publications
- Manual of medicine. Edinburgh: Frowde. 1912.
- Medical nursing. London: Edward Arnold. 1914.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Obituary". British Medical Journal. 1 (4403): 752–753. 26 May 1945. doi:10.1136/bmj.1.4403.752. ISSN 0007-1447.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Sir Arthur Stanley Woodwark | RCP Museum". history.rcplondon.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Sir Stanley Woodwark, CMG, CBE, MD | Art UK". artuk.org. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Bottomley, Peter (30 March 2020). "The unsung heroes of Bergen-Belsen". Imperial Medicine Blog. Imperial College London. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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