Guild of Surgeons

The Guild of Surgeons was an organization formed by surgeons in medieval and early modern times to regulate the practice of surgery, improve standards, and advocate for their profession. It served as a professional body that provided training, set ethical guidelines, and protected surgeons' interests. Unlike physicians who often had university education, surgeons commonly learned through apprenticeships. The guild helped elevate the status of surgery from a craft to a respected medical specialty, facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing, and formal recognition within the broader medical community.