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Allan, Robert Marshall (1886 - 1946)FRCSE, FRACS, FCOG, FACS, MC |
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| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | ||
| Born: 24 February 1886 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Died: 29 July 1946 Victoria, Australia. | ||
| Robert Marshall Allan was appointed Director of Obstetrical Research, Melbourne in 1925. From 1929-46 he was Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Melbourne and introduced the University's first diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology. Allan was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for his distinguished war service. |
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Obtaining medical qualifications from the University of Edinburgh, Robert Allen began to specialize in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin. In 1914 he was enlisted as a temporary lieutenant in the Royal Army Medical Corps and won the Military Cross for his service in Mesopotamia. He was eventually invalided back to Queensland in 1916, but briefly returned to military service (Australian Imperial Force) again in 1918. Allan came back to Australia towards the end of 1919 and once again specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology in Brisbane hospitals until 1925. A two year post as director of the Obstetrics Research Committee saw Robert Allan move to Melbourne. When the post finished he remained in Melbourne and started up a private practice (1928). Over the next 15 years Allan held many posts including honorary staff member of the Royal Women’s Hospital, honorary obstetrician to the Melbourne District Nursing Society, examiner of the Midwives’ Board, founding Chair in obstetrics at the University of Melbourne, State Director of obstetrics, consultant to the Women’s and Queen Victoria hospitals, central councillor of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association, membership and presidency of several boards and organizations. Allan also travelled widely during this time to increase his knowledge and teach others. He became a foundation fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FCOG) in London and honorary fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCSE) and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). The University of Melbourne named its top prize in obstetrics after him (Marshall Allan Prize) and the Royal Women’s Hospital named their library in his honour.
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