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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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Nicotine addiction 2024: action on smoking

As smoking remains the largest contributor to poor health and is linked to poverty, deprivation, reduced life expectancy and reduced healthy life expectancy, we invite you to join an event dedicated to discussing how society can address nicotine addiction from a person-to-system approach across health and the wider determinants of health for the future.

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Upcoming events

The Great Debate on Semaglutide
Free Public

The Great Debate on Semaglutide

Join us for this new event where speakers will debate the motion: “Semaglutide is a new ‘wonder drug’ and should be used more widely.

  • Price Free
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Medicine and Me: Living with Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The Royal Society of Medicine and Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) are pleased to invite you to a friendly and supportive meeting for families who have a child or young adult with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or IBDU. 

  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Optimising women’s health benefits everyone in society – 2024 Jephcott Lecture by Professor Dame Lesley Regan DBE

This lecture will provide a deeper understanding of the intricacies of women's health and highlight the wide range of benefits to society that can be achieved by its improvement. Following the lecture, we invite you join us for a complimentary drinks reception.

  • 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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Latest news

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RSM President reacts to Lord Darzi report on the NHS

Professor Gillian Leng CBE, President of the Royal Society of Medicine, has welcomed an independent review into the state of the NHS published today, while warning that difficult choices will have to be made to secure its future.

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Royal Society of Medicine welcomes six new honorary fellows

Six leading figures became honorary fellows of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) yesterday evening (23 July 2024), in recognition of their contributions to health, healthcare or medicine.

 

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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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