Neuropsychiatry · Professional Society · UK
British Neuropsychiatry Association
BNPA
SpecialtyNeuropsychiatry
Trainee CommitteeYes
Research PrizesYes
The principal academic and professional body for medical practitioners and professionals allied to medicine working at the interface of clinical and cognitive neurosciences and psychiatry. Founded in 1987 to provide a forum for cross-disciplinary discussion among psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists and neuroscience workers.
Dr Robert BaxterSOCIETY PROFILE Society Profile \u00B7 MedicMess Intelligence
Specialty
Neuropsychiatry
Abbreviation
BNPA
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Not available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Member | Medical practitioners working in clinical or experimental fields related to psychiatry, neurology, psychology or neurosciences; postgraduate psychologists; postgraduate laboratory workers in neurosciences; allied health professionals; overseas members | £70 |
| Unwaged Member | Unwaged members | £15 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Access to Annual Conference
Membership includes participation in the Annual Conference 2026
Teaching Weekend
Access to Teaching Weekend 2026 and educational events
Newsletter
Membership in the BNPA Newsletter for updates on association activities
Forum for Discussion
Forum to assist members maintain and extend knowledge and skills in neuropsychiatry
Professional Recognition
Membership as part of the principal academic and professional body in neuropsychiatry
EVENTS Events & Conferences
2026
Annual Conference 2026
Conference
2026
Teaching Weekend 2026
Workshop
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Trainee Committee Membership
Young members are particularly encouraged to join the association, with trainee representation on the executive committee including Dr Richard Cole, Core Trainee in Psychiatry
Research Opportunities
Association offers appropriate prizes for young members and encourages research contributions
Teaching Weekend Access
Trainees can attend the Teaching Weekend which provides education and networking opportunities, as noted by Dr Lucia Li's experience as an SpR in 2018