Ernest Fahmy | |
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Born | Ernest Chalmers Fahmy 28 November 1892 Amoy, China |
Died | 28 August 1982 Edinburgh, Scotland | (aged 89)
Education | Eltham College, Kent University of Edinburgh |
Occupation(s) | Obstetrician and gynaecologist |
Known for | Scotland Rugby International |
Medical career | |
Institutions | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion |
Ernest Chalmers Fahmy FRCSEd, FRCOG (28 November 1892 – 25 August 1982) was a Scottish obstetrician and gynaecologist. Shortly after qualifying in medicine, he played for the Scotland international rugby team on four occasions. He became an obstetrician and gynaecologist in Edinburgh and was a founder member of the British (later Royal) College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He served as president of the Edinburgh Obstetrical Society.