Strategy 2021–2026
Learn more about our 2021–2026 strategy, in which we share our plans for delivering our vision: better healthcare for better lives.
About us
The RSM is a charity and one of the country's major providers of postgraduate medical education.
About the RSM
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is a registered charity and membership organisation. Our vision is better healthcare for better lives. By sharing learning and supporting innovation, our goal is to be the leading provider of continuing learning to healthcare professionals.
We deliver multidisciplinary, specialist and general education, as well as professional development, drawing on the support of leading experts in over 50 specialist areas of medicine. We have a global network of 20,000 members. Bringing together healthcare professionals across specialties, we offer a range of membership options for every career stage, from students to retirement.
Our learning resources span a wide collection of books, journals, electronic journals and online medical databases. We are home to one of the finest physical and digital medical libraries in the world. We connect those involved and interested in healthcare and, by leveraging expertise from across the RSM, we support, help and inspire the innovators developing the medical products and services of tomorrow.
The RSM is a Royal Charter body registered with the Privy Council. Our patron is His Majesty King Charles III.
How we are governed
Meet the people who govern the RSM, including members of the RSM Council, Academic Board and our Senior Management team.
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.
Latest news
Read the latest news and activities from the RSM.
Should we monetise NHS data?
14 February 2025
On Monday 10 February we held our second Great Debate, the topic under scrutiny: should we monetise NHS data?
Call for applications for RSM Psychiatry Section scholarship programme
05 February 2025
The Royal Society of Medicine Psychiatry Section scholarship programme is an exciting development opportunity for resident doctors.
'We have to move from strategy to action': Tackling Health Inequalities 2025
31 January 2025
Highlights from our third annual Tackling Health Inequalities conference in partnership with NHS England.
Call for Trustee nominations to join the RSM Council
21 January 2025
We are now seeking nominations for four Elected Council Members (Trustees) to take up post for a period of up to three years from 1 October 2025. The closing date for nominations is noon on Monday 17 March 2025.
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Sponsorship
Get involved with our events through a range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
Council minutes
Minutes from RSM Council meetings are available online to RSM members only. Members need to sign in to access the minutes.
Environmental sustainability
The Royal Society of Medicine is committed to environmental sustainability and tackling climate change.
Job vacancies
View our latest job vacancies and learn more about working at the RSM.