Rheumatology · Professional Society · UK
British Society for Rheumatology
BSR
SpecialtyRheumatology
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
British Society for Rheumatology is a supportive, collaborative community of rheumatology health professionals offering multiple membership categories with tailored benefits for consultants, trainees, nurses, health professionals, students and other specialists.
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Specialty
Rheumatology
Abbreviation
BSR
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | UK-based consultants not employed in a company selling medical equipment or pharmaceutical products for-profit | — |
| Nurse | UK nurses registered with the NMC | — |
| Health professional | Health professionals registered on the HCPC, GPhC or Academy for Healthcare Science register | — |
| International consultants and trainees | Rheumatology consultants and trainees based outside the UK | — |
| Rheumatology specialty trainee | Trainees in full time study in the UK between grades ST3-ST8, including IMT3s | — |
| Foundation trainee | Trainees (including internal medicine trainees) in full time study in the UK between grades FY1-IMT2/ST2/CT2 | — |
| Clinical academic | UK-based clinical academics not employed in a company selling medical equipment or pharmaceutical products for-profit | — |
| International specialty doctor/health professional/nurse | Rheumatology health professionals and nurses working outside the UK | — |
| Non-clinical scientist | Non-clinical scientists in non-tenured posts | — |
| General Practitioner | UK-based general practitioners who are a partner or salaried GP | — |
| Specialty doctor | Staff-grade and associate specialist doctors working in an NHS rheumatology department | — |
| Student | Undergraduate medical, scientific, nurse and allied health professional students with an interest in rheumatology studying full time | — |
| Affiliate | Non-clinical professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in rheumatology issues who do not hold a clinical qualification | — |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Free online access to medical journals
Access to Rheumatology, Rheumatology Advances in Practice and Musculoskeletal Care journals which include clinical guidelines
eLearning platform
Access to eLearning platform with clinical content available anytime, anywhere for continuous professional development
Webinars
Exclusive webinars covering diverse topics and curriculum-tailored learning, including SCE preparation content for specialty registrars
Courses and conferences
CPD-accredited courses and conferences with discounted rates for members, providing training and tools for career development
Mentoring scheme
Pairing with a trusted mentor to develop skills around personal and professional development
Member directory
Access to member directory to build relationships locally and with specialist communities
Committee and awards opportunities
Ability to stand for election on committees or apply for annual awards to enhance CV and give back to the specialty
Education bursary
Funding of up to £200 for courses and conferences available to trainees and supported members
Oxford University Press discount
25% discount on Oxford University Press Books for all members
APC discounts
Article Processing Charge discounts for manuscripts accepted in Rheumatology Advances in Practice
SCE question bank
Access to Specialty Certificate Examination question bank for exam preparation (available to foundation and specialty trainees)
Fellowships
Fellowships providing specialist education and training to help guide future clinical practice (available to trainees)
Low and middle-income bursary
Funding of up to £200 for courses and conferences with discounted rates for international consultants and trainees
EVENTS Events & Conferences
Annual Conference
Conference
Case-based Conference
Conference
Courses
Course
Webinars
Webinar
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Specialty registrar training webinars
Curriculum-tailored learning and broader specialty development webinars including SCE preparation content
Mentoring scheme
Pairing with a trusted mentor to develop skills helping with personal and professional development
Fellowships
Specialist education and training fellowships to help guide future clinical practice
Committee election and awards
Standing for election on a committee or applying for annual awards to enhance CV and give back to the specialty
Education bursary
Funding of up to £200 for courses and conferences
SCE question bank
Access to Specialty Certificate Examination question bank for exam preparation
Annual awards
Recognition and prizes for significant contributions and achievements in rheumatology, presented at Annual Conference