Heir to the Royal Academy of Surgery founded in 1731 by Louis XV and the Royal Society of Medicine founded in 1778 under Louis XVI, the Royal Academy of Medicine was created on the initiative of Baron Portal, by Louis XVIII, independently of the four Academies already existing at the Institute de France.

The Royal Decree of December 20, 1820 defines its missions: “This Academy will be specially set up to respond to government requests on everything related to public health, and mainly on epidemics, diseases, specific to certain countries, epizootics, various cases of forensic medicine, the spread of vaccinia, the examination of new remedies and secret remedies, whether internal as external, natural or artificial mineral waters. She will take care of all objects of study or research that can contribute to the progress of the various branches of the art of healing.”

Since 1902, it has been established at 16 rue Bonaparte in Paris. By a decision of January 29, 1947, it became the National Academy of Medicine.

The company brings together doctors, surgeons, biologists, pharmacists and veterinarians recognized for their scientific work and for the responsibilities they have assumed in the health field. Since its inception, the Academy has had eleven national Nobel Laureate members. Its independence and the relevance of its reports and communications give it an original place and an important role in the health field.