The Royal Society of Medicine

The Royal Society of Medicine’s commitment to the ‘exchange of information and ideas on the science, practice and organisation of medicine’ is over 200 years old. Today, this heritage is sharply focused on the needs of medical practitioners in a pressurised and demanding world. The Society offers an extensive range of benefits to those in healthcare professions, or with an interest in healthcare.

Academic and Professional benefits

The largest postgraduate medical library in Europe

The extensive facilities include nearly 1,000 journals, online access to 7 health-related databases, 28 PCs, 6 private study rooms, an out-of-hours study centre and a postal service.

58 specialty Sections and over 400 meetings a year, nearly all with CPD accreditation

Over 400 specialty Section meetings and general conferences are held each year to further your CPD and private interests. Fellows can apply to join four Sections and Associates two. Members are welcome to attend most meetings at member rates.

On-line access to 7 health-related databases and 1,000 full text ejournals

RSM membership allows you remote access to many on-line resources. You can search Medline, Embase, CAB Global Health, DH-Data, AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine), the Kings Fund database and the Cochrane Library and our literature searchers can also search a range of other databases in your behalf. You can also access nearly 1,000 full text ejournals, all through the members only section of our website.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

Members can access the JRSM free online, or have it delivered to their home each month, for just £20 per year.

Social & club benefits

Membership also offers excellent Club facilities and we are constantly negotiating extra benefits for our members, which include:

Fantastic Club facilities such as the members restaurant, bar, buttery and lounges

Our members can enjoy the stunning facilities at their home in the heart of London’s West End. Whether you’re looking for a light snack in the buttery or to entertain guests at the bar and restaurant, or even to read the papers in the lounge, our friendly and professional staff make using your club at the RSM a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Overnight London accommodation at member rates

We have 18 luxury bedrooms at our hotel, Chandos House, just around the corner from the RSM.

Access to Reciprocal Clubs – worldwide

RSM members have access to over 40 reciprocal clubs around the UK and throughout the world.

Discounts on flights from BA.com and other travel related discounts

Save up to 20% on flights from BA.com There are also discounts on a range of other travel related products, such as tours, cruises and travel insurance and home insurance from Hiscox.

To receive your special discounted price of 25% off membership of the Royal Society of Medicine, please complete the application form attached below and send back to the address listed on the form.