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.
Certainly, Alexander undoubtedly possessed the most advanced medical training at that time, studying in Edinburgh, London, Paris, and Leiden. To facilitate his son's appointment to this crucial position, John Monro utilized his influence in 1720 to compel the Incorporation's two Professors of anatomy, John McGill and Adam Drummond, to resign in favor of his son.