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He was born in 1927 in [[Annan, Dumfries and Galloway|Annan]], Dumfriesshire, Scotland, His father Frederick Charles Boulter was a civil engineer, and his mother was Flora Victoria (née Black).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/client/en_GB/lives/search/results?qu=boulter&te=ASSET|title=Patrick S. Boulter|last=|first=|date=|website=livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-08-11}}</ref> He was educated initially at [[King's College School, Wimbledon|King’s College School, Wimbledon]]. When his parents moved to Carlisle he attended [[Carlisle Grammar School]], which had close links to Carlisle Cathedral and subsequently became Trinity School. While at school he developed a love of the outdoors and walking, hill climbing and mountaineering were to become pastimes which he continued to enjoy for the rest of his life. His decision to study medicine was influenced by a visit to the operating theatre in the local hospital. He began medical studies at [[Guy's Hospital Medical School]] but these were interrupted when he was called up for [[National service|National Service,]] with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Because of his medical connections was seconded to the the [[Royal Army Medical Corps]] working as an operating department , mainly in [[Colchester General Hospital]] in Essex. While waiting to return to he medical studies at Guy's, he worked at the [[Cumberland Infirmary]], Carlisle, where his admiration for the surgeon Bill McKechnie decided him to pursue a career in surgery. After completing his studies in London, in 1955 he graduated [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MB BS]] with honours in both medicine and surgery and won both the [[University of London]] gold medal and the Royal College of Surgeons of England Handcock prize. |
He was born in 1927 in [[Annan, Dumfries and Galloway|Annan]], Dumfriesshire, Scotland, His father Frederick Charles Boulter was a civil engineer, and his mother was Flora Victoria (née Black).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/client/en_GB/lives/search/results?qu=boulter&te=ASSET|title=Patrick S. Boulter|last=|first=|date=|website=livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-08-11}}</ref> He was educated initially at [[King's College School, Wimbledon|King’s College School, Wimbledon]]. When his parents moved to Carlisle he attended [[Carlisle Grammar School]], which had close links to Carlisle Cathedral and subsequently became Trinity School. While at school he developed a love of the outdoors and walking, hill climbing and mountaineering were to become pastimes which he continued to enjoy for the rest of his life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/obituary/professor-patrick-stewart-boulter-frcp-edin|title=Professor Patrick Stewart Boulter, FRCP Edin {{!}} Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh|website=www.rcpe.ac.uk|access-date=2019-08-11}}</ref> His decision to study medicine was influenced by a visit to the operating theatre in the local hospital. He began medical studies at [[Guy's Hospital Medical School]] but these were interrupted when he was called up for [[National service|National Service,]] with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Because of his medical connections was seconded to the the [[Royal Army Medical Corps]] working as an operating department , mainly in [[Colchester General Hospital]] in Essex. While waiting to return to he medical studies at Guy's, he worked at the [[Cumberland Infirmary]], Carlisle, where his admiration for the surgeon Bill McKechnie decided him to pursue a career in surgery. After completing his studies in London, in 1955 he graduated [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MB BS]] with honours in both medicine and surgery and won both the [[University of London]] gold medal and the Royal College of Surgeons of England Handcock prize. |
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== Surgical career == |
== Surgical career == |
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After house officer posts at Guy's Hospital he became a lecturer in anatomy at Guy’s l Medical School. He became a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of England and Edinburgh in 1958. His surgical training was at the Middlesex Hospital and Guy’s Hospital training under Sir [[Hedley Atkins]].He became a consultant general surgeon at the [[Royal Surrey County Hospital|Royal Surrey County Hospita]]<nowiki/>l, Guildford in 1962 developing a sub=speciality interest in endocrinology and breast cancer. His unit pioneered a screening programme for breast cancer in south-west Surrey in 1978, which became known as the Guildford Breast Screening Programme. , This involved recruiting around 100 volunteers to encourage women to participate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/medicine-obituaries/6932783/Professor-Paddy-Boulter.html|title=Obituary: Professor Paddy Boulter|last=|first=|date=2010-01-04|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=2019-08-11|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> In 1983 they reported the results on over 24,000 women who took part. The Guildford centre was one of seven that took part in a major UK trial of screening. The results of this trial were an important part of the evidence presented in the Forrest Report (1986) which led to the setting up of the UK national breast cancer screening programme 1988, the first such national breast screening programme in the world. |
After house officer posts at Guy's Hospital he became a lecturer in anatomy at Guy’s l Medical School. He became a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of England and Edinburgh in 1958. His surgical training was at the Middlesex Hospital and Guy’s Hospital training under Sir [[Hedley Atkins]].He became a consultant general surgeon at the [[Royal Surrey County Hospital|Royal Surrey County Hospita]]<nowiki/>l, Guildford in 1962 developing a sub=speciality interest in endocrinology and breast cancer. His unit pioneered a screening programme for breast cancer in south-west Surrey in 1978, which became known as the Guildford Breast Screening Programme. , This involved recruiting around 100 volunteers to encourage women to participate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/medicine-obituaries/6932783/Professor-Paddy-Boulter.html|title=Obituary: Professor Paddy Boulter|last=|first=|date=2010-01-04|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=2019-08-11|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> In 1983 they reported the results on over 24,000 women who took part. The Guildford centre was one of seven that took part in a major UK trial of screening. The results of this trial were an important part of the evidence presented in the Forrest Report (1986) which led to the setting up of the UK national breast cancer screening programme 1988, the first such national breast screening programme in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/appreciation-patrick-boulter-1-782932|title=The Scotsman. Appreciation: Patrick Boulter|last=|first=|date=|website=www.scotsman.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-08-11}}</ref> |
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Boulter took a particular interest in training young surgeons not only from Britain but from around the world. He was a prime mover in the establishment of the Guildford <br /> |
Boulter took a particular interest in training young surgeons not only from Britain but from around the world. He was a prime mover in the establishment of the Guildford Postgraduate Centre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/6218|title=Munks Roll Details for Patrick Stewart Boulter|website=munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk|access-date=2019-08-11}}</ref><br /> |
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== Later life == |
== Later life == |
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Revision as of 15:54, 11 August 2019
Patrick Stewart Boulter FRCS, FRCSEd (28 May 1927-30 November 2009) was a general surgeon in Guildford, England. He developed a sub-speciality interest in breast surgery and was one of the pioneers in the UK of screening for breast cancer. He served as president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh from 1991 to 1994.
Early life
He was born in 1927 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, His father Frederick Charles Boulter was a civil engineer, and his mother was Flora Victoria (née Black).[1] He was educated initially at King’s College School, Wimbledon. When his parents moved to Carlisle he attended Carlisle Grammar School, which had close links to Carlisle Cathedral and subsequently became Trinity School. While at school he developed a love of the outdoors and walking, hill climbing and mountaineering were to become pastimes which he continued to enjoy for the rest of his life.[2] His decision to study medicine was influenced by a visit to the operating theatre in the local hospital. He began medical studies at Guy's Hospital Medical School but these were interrupted when he was called up for National Service, with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Because of his medical connections was seconded to the the Royal Army Medical Corps working as an operating department , mainly in Colchester General Hospital in Essex. While waiting to return to he medical studies at Guy's, he worked at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, where his admiration for the surgeon Bill McKechnie decided him to pursue a career in surgery. After completing his studies in London, in 1955 he graduated MB BS with honours in both medicine and surgery and won both the University of London gold medal and the Royal College of Surgeons of England Handcock prize.
Surgical career
After house officer posts at Guy's Hospital he became a lecturer in anatomy at Guy’s l Medical School. He became a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of England and Edinburgh in 1958. His surgical training was at the Middlesex Hospital and Guy’s Hospital training under Sir Hedley Atkins.He became a consultant general surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford in 1962 developing a sub=speciality interest in endocrinology and breast cancer. His unit pioneered a screening programme for breast cancer in south-west Surrey in 1978, which became known as the Guildford Breast Screening Programme. , This involved recruiting around 100 volunteers to encourage women to participate.[3] In 1983 they reported the results on over 24,000 women who took part. The Guildford centre was one of seven that took part in a major UK trial of screening. The results of this trial were an important part of the evidence presented in the Forrest Report (1986) which led to the setting up of the UK national breast cancer screening programme 1988, the first such national breast screening programme in the world.[4]
Boulter took a particular interest in training young surgeons not only from Britain but from around the world. He was a prime mover in the establishment of the Guildford Postgraduate Centre.[5]
Later life
Honours and awards
honorary professor in surgical science at the University of Surrey at Guildford honorary degree of doctor of the university from the University of Surrey in 1997.
Family
He married Patricia Mary Eckersley (née Barlow) in 1946 They had two daughters, Jennifer and Anne.
References
- ^ "Patrick S. Boulter". livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Professor Patrick Stewart Boulter, FRCP Edin | Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh". www.rcpe.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ "Obituary: Professor Paddy Boulter". The Daily Telegraph. 2010-01-04. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ "The Scotsman. Appreciation: Patrick Boulter". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Munks Roll Details for Patrick Stewart Boulter". munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-08-11.