The Royal Society of Medicine: A vibrant, global community for healthcare professionals
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is a global community of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving healthcare. For over 200 years, the RSM has been a meeting point for the medical, science, and healthcare communities. With a network of 20,000 members, the RSM brings together healthcare professionals across specialties.
Our members make us what we are. Their energy and interests shape our education programme. They broaden our horizons and those who they connect with. They come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines – each with their own story.
What RSM means to our members
Dr Zuleikha Dsouza, SAS Doctor and Tutor
"As somebody who doesn’t live in London, the online offering has been invaluable. From a cardiology standpoint, the bite-size, half-day or two- or three-hour sessions that have been organised have been very useful. It is easy to fit into a working day as well because you could perhaps just take two or three hours of study leave or view it in your spare time, which is always very handy.”
Miss Viktorija Petraitiene, Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
“In Lithuania, not all ENT doctors do surgeries. I was dreaming about surgery, so I took a chance and came to the UK. I joined the RSM quite early on. It represents all the variety and diversity of medicine. It gives different levels of opportunities for access to resources and education, whether it’s meetings, online, or the library. Everyone’s really friendly and open, and then you feel welcomed and eventually you join them like a family. Everyone is there for the same purpose.”
Dr Barry McHugh, Anaesthetic Specialty Doctor
“My membership of the RSM gives me valuable opportunities to benefit from education in areas that I have an interest in, but which aren’t covered by the curriculum for my own specialty. Some of the public engagement events are also useful for seeing things not just from a medical perspective, but from the patient’s perspective too.”
Dr Sarah Filson, Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Doctor
“One of our unique selling points is that we are multi-specialty, but also that we’re not just focused on doctors. What I like about the RSM is I can be in a meeting with a zoologist, a general practitioner and an ophthalmologist. There is a different perspective from people coming from different specialties and with different expertise.”
Dr Jay Verma, GP and CEO, Data Care Solutions
"Primary care is changing and what I love about The RSM is its versatility and breadth and how we can pull together the different specialties – medicine, surgery, digital healthcare and so on - to help improve our patients’ lives.”
Sir David Sloman, Chief Operating Officer, NHS England
“The RSM is a great place to work, play and learn. It’s in a fantastic location, it’s well organised and it’s great value. Given what I do currently, I spend more time working than playing at the RSM, but I’m looking forward to availing myself of all the RSM has to offer when I retire from the NHS in September.”
More about RSM membership
If you are a healthcare professional passionate about making a difference, then the RSM is the perfect place for you. RSM membership offers a host of benefits, including:
At least 40% off all RSM events and webinars, many with CPD accreditation
Fast, remote access to thousands of full text e-journals and e-books, and a vast collection of medical databases, including Medline, Embase and Elsevier’s ClinicalKey, all available 24/7, from any device, anywhere in the world
Access to the RSM’s world-class library with ample workspace and private study rooms (available free of charge)
Free training courses and specialist support from RSM’s librarians
Respite from the hustle and bustle of London with an exclusive members-only club facilities including a Lounge bar and a first-class members-only restaurant
Host business meetings or social events in private dining rooms, available to book free of charge to members
An onsite hotel providing great value accommodation when you need to stay in London
Access to the RSM’s global network of over 50 reciprocal clubs
Savings on products and services from specially selected partners, designed with busy lives in mind
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Join our vibrant, global community today and help to shape the future of healthcare. Visit our website to find out more and become a member.