Cardiff Medical Society
Established 1870
Cardiff Medical Society aims to encourage the advancement of medical knowledge and promote the welfare of the medical profession
About Us
The Cardiff Medical Society was established in 1870 to encourage the advancement of medical knowledge and to promote the welfare of the medical profession. Today the society continues to promote medical education, but also provide a friendly environment in which doctors can socialise and network.
The membership consists of more than 300 medical practitioners in Cardiff and surrounding district. The Society puts on monthly events, an annual dinner and an annual student prize presentation evening. It also provides assistance to medical students who wish to study the history of medine as part of their medical degree.
The president of the Society for 2025-2026 is Professor Malcolm Wheeler
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If you would like to join the society, please contact the secretary: Cardiff.medicalsociety@gmail.com
Next Event
DATE: Friday 5th December 2025
TIME: 19:00 - Buffet, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
19:30 - Keynote Event:
History of Medicine in Cardiff, Year 4 Medical Student Selected Component Presentations
Tomos Parry-Jones:
“From Asylum to Hospital: Evolving Models of Psychiatric Care at Whitchurch, 1908– 1980”
Alessia Mahoney:
“Technology in Medicine: Insights from an Elective at the Mayo Clinic”
Siobhan Tainton:
“Elective at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Trauma Department” (This will be presented as a pre-recorded Powerpoint presentation)
Followed by Christmas Quiz
Tomos Parry Jones is a Medical Student in his fifth year at Cardiff University. He is currently undertaking an intercalation in Emergency, Prehospital & Intermediate Care.
Tomos’ SSC project, “From Asylum to Hospital: Evolving Models of Psychiatric Care at Whitchurch, 1908–1980,” examined how historical lessons can guide modern healthcare. His research explored changes in ethos, treatment approaches, and patient experiences across three eras — Edwardian asylum care, mid-century NHS reforms, and the shift to community-based care — revealing patterns that continue to influence mental health provision today.
CMS provided an invaluable opportunity to help achieve the project aims and further his professional curiosity in historical medical research.
Tomos is passionate about acute medicine, medical education, and the history of medicine, particularly how historical insights can enrich clinical practice and teaching. He hopes to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, or Intensive Care, alongside research and education, whilst also furthering healthcare services for the Welsh population.
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Alessia Mahoney is a junior doctor currently working at King’s College Hospital in London, after having graduated from Cardiff University this year. She has recently started her second rotation as an F1 on Respiratory Medicine, having completed her first job on Colorectal Surgery.
Alessia has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and a book chapter in a medical textbook. She is also developing collaborations with Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, through which she hopes to deepen her understanding of innovation ecosystems that can support improved patient care.
She recently completed an elective at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she explored the interface between medicine and technology. She worked closely under the Medical illustration team and the Neurosurgery team.
The CMS bursary provided invaluable support in enabling her elective and furthering her professional curiosity. It reflects CMS’s longstanding dedication to nurturing educational growth and empowering students to pursue meaningful clinical experiences.
Alessia is passionate about surgery and clinical innovation, and hopes to pursue a career in Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery or Obstetrics & Gynaecology, She hopes to contribute to educating clinicians about the possibilities of medical innovation and how technology can enhance everyday practice for patients and professionals alike.
Siobhan Tainton graduated from Cardiff University this summer. During medical school, she decided to pursue a career as a military doctor and subsequently joined the Army, and is currently working as an FY1 at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, also known as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
To better prepare for her future role in the military, Siobhan spent 6 weeks in South Africa completing her elective in the Trauma Department at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Sadly, Siobhan is unable to attend in person due to being on call, but she has prepared a PowerPoint presentation to share her elective experience and explain how the elective bursary supported her.
Guests and New Members Welcome