William Williams (doctor)
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William Williams was a Welsh doctor with a particular interest in issues of sanitation
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in 1877 at the age of 21, holding an Open Scholarship in science and obtained his Bachelor of Arts
degree with first-class honours in 1881. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Oxford
in 1887 as a non-collegiate student. Williams also studied in Berlin and at St Mary's Hospital, London, winning scholarships in anatomy, physiology, medical jurisprudence, midwifery and pathology. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons
and a Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries in 1887, obtained a Diploma in Public Health in 1888 and was awarded his MD
in 1894.
He held the position of president of the Sanitary Inspection Association of South Wales and Monmouthshire as well as public posts in Glamorgan, including School Medical Officer and Director of the County Public Health Laboratory. He also served as president of the South Wales branch of the British Medical Association
, and was a Fellow of the Society of Medical Officers of Health
and the Royal Sanitary Institute. He was a university examiner, examining in preventive medicine at Oxford and in state medicine at the University of London
. In 1904, Williams delivered the Milroy Lectures at the Royal College of Physicians
. His works included several publications on sanitation, water supplies and the adulteration of milk, and he helped to trace the cause of an outbreak of typhoid in Clydach to the milk supply. He died in Brighton after a short illness.
Sanitation
Sanitation is the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes. Hazards can be either physical, microbiological, biological or chemical agents of disease. Wastes that can cause health problems are human and animal feces, solid wastes, domestic...
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Life
Williams was the second son of John Williams of Dolgelly. He matriculated at Jesus College, OxfordJesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
in 1877 at the age of 21, holding an Open Scholarship in science and obtained his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree with first-class honours in 1881. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
in 1887 as a non-collegiate student. Williams also studied in Berlin and at St Mary's Hospital, London, winning scholarships in anatomy, physiology, medical jurisprudence, midwifery and pathology. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
MRCS is a professional qualification for surgeons in the UK and IrelandIt means Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. In the United Kingdom, doctors who gain this qualification traditionally no longer use the title 'Dr' but start to use the title 'Mr', 'Mrs', 'Miss' or 'Ms'.There are 4 surgical...
and a Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries in 1887, obtained a Diploma in Public Health in 1888 and was awarded his MD
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
in 1894.
He held the position of president of the Sanitary Inspection Association of South Wales and Monmouthshire as well as public posts in Glamorgan, including School Medical Officer and Director of the County Public Health Laboratory. He also served as president of the South Wales branch of the British Medical Association
British Medical Association
The British Medical Association is the professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council. The association’s headquarters are located in BMA House,...
, and was a Fellow of the Society of Medical Officers of Health
Royal Institute of Public Health
Royal Institute of Public Health is a British awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.- History :In October 2008 the RIPH merged with the RSH to form the new Royal Society for Public Health...
and the Royal Sanitary Institute. He was a university examiner, examining in preventive medicine at Oxford and in state medicine at the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
. In 1904, Williams delivered the Milroy Lectures at the Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
. His works included several publications on sanitation, water supplies and the adulteration of milk, and he helped to trace the cause of an outbreak of typhoid in Clydach to the milk supply. He died in Brighton after a short illness.