Indeed, Alexander arguably had the best medical education available at the time, studying in Edinburgh, London, Paris and Leiden. To facilitate his son's appointment to this key chair, John Monro used his influence in 1720 to force the Incorporation's two Professors of anatomy, John McGill and Adam Drummond to resign in favour of his son.
Indeed, Alexander had the most extensive medical training at that time, studying at prominent institutions such as Edinburgh, London, Paris, and Leiden. To facilitate his son's appointment to a vital position, John Monro employed his influence in 1720 to persuade the Incorporation's anatomy professors, John McGill and Adam Drummond, to relinquish their posts in favor of his son.