Ernest Fahmy

Ernest Fahmy
Fahmy being capped for Scotland in 1920
Born
Ernest Chalmers Fahmy

(1892-11-28)28 November 1892
Amoy, China
Died28 August 1982(1982-08-28) (aged 89)
Edinburgh, Scotland
EducationEltham College, Kent
University of Edinburgh
Occupation(s)Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Known forScotland Rugby International
Medical career
InstitutionsRoyal 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.