Complex sentence: In 1871 he gained an MB, CM with highest honours from Aberdeen University, followed by an MD in 1873 and in 1899 received an Honarary LL.D. At Guy's Hospital in 1872 he was appointed Surgical Registrar and in 1874 Medical Registrar.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1871 he gained an MB from Aberdeen University, followed by an MD in 1873. In 1872 he was appointed Surgical Registrar and in 1874 Medical Registrar.