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The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the UK’s leading providers of continuing learning for healthcare professionals.

We bring people together to have the medical conversations that matter.

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If you have an interest in medicine and healthcare, want to connect with your community and access a raft of career and learning opportunities – then join us.

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Innovation in women's health and FemTech

Explore the latest advancements in FemTech and how these innovations can improve patient outcomes in women's healthcare, as well as the role of data in addressing disparities in women's health.

  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

Visionary insights with experts from the five nations

Gain expert insight at this valuable evening webinar featuring leading ophthalmologists and optometrists from the UK and Ireland as they share the latest updates and advancements in their respective sub-specialties within ophthalmology and optometry. 

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The Great Debate on NHS Data

Following the success of our Great Debate on Semaglutide, join us as we debate the motion: “This house believes that the NHS should not monetise its data".

  • Price Free
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Universities, the UK and health - 2025 Jephcott Lecture by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell DBE

Join us for an engaging discussion on the critical role universities play in shaping healthcare, education, and society. We'll delve into the challenges they face in the UK and beyond, including financial constraints, underfunded research, geopolitical tensions, and shifting student demographics.

  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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E-resources

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E-resources

As an RSM member, you can search and access thousands of e-journals and e-books – all full-text and including the latest issues. You can also search our e-journals and e-books without being a member but you will not have access to the full-text. View all e-resources and databases. 

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RSM members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

Congratulations to those of our members who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2025.

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Thank you from our President and our CEO

As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on all that our community has achieved over the last year, and feel inspired by what lies ahead in 2025.

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Restaurant

Restaurant and Lounge Bar

Our ground-floor Lounge Bar is open all day with a variety of food and drinks. For a formal dining experience, the Restaurant offers all-day dining in a cosy setting.

Lounge Bar 
Mon-Fri
Breakfast: 7:00am - 9:30am
All-day menu: 12 noon - 9:00pm
Drinks: until 10:00pm

Sat-Sun
Service starts at 10:30am
Pastries, cakes, soup, sandwiches: 10:30am - 5:30pm

Restaurant
Mon-Fri
Breakfast: 7:00am - 9:30am
Table d'Hote: 12 noon - 9:00pm (Last orders 8:45pm)

Sat-Sun
Continental breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am

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Domus Medica Hotel

Book a stay in our members-only hotel Domus Medica

Located on the first floor of the RSM, Domus Medica is a stylish and comfortable hotel with 47 bedrooms.   

All the bedrooms are en-suite and climate-controlled. They feature ample desk space, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, bottled water, a room safe, complimentary Wi-Fi and Noble Isle toiletries.  

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast included in their stay and are welcome to dine and relax in the Restaurant and Lounge Bar.  

Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Domus Medica offers great value for money for a central London location. The hotel is perfect for any occasion, from staying before or after an RSM meeting to spending a weekend exploring the local attractions, theatres and shops.

 

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Our history

Learn how the RSM, established in the rooms of a barristers’ chambers at Gray’s Inn, grew from humble beginnings to take up residence in London’s medical quarter.

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Our Sections

The RSM has 50+ Sections that cover all the major specialties and topics of interest in medicine and healthcare. 

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The RSM Library

Our prestigious library holds a rich collection of both historical and contemporary medical and healthcare topics, dating back to the 15th century. The Library provides a wide range of spaces, services and facilities to help you with your studies or work when you are in the building, such as free Wi-Fi and private study spaces.

Opening hours: 
Monday to Sunday 7:00am - 11:00pm

Staffed hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 6:00pm
Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm 

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