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, and our official Patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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.
Tribute to Dame Clare Marx CBE
28 November 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Clare Marx CBE, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Raising awareness of the health impact of climate change
24 November 2022
Read about our upcoming event providing a post COP 27 update and hear how RSM President, Professor Roger Kirby participated in Ride for Their Lives with UK Health Alliance on Climate Change.
Meet one of tomorrow's surgeons
23 November 2022
Miss Abirami Kathiravelupillai, final year medicine student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, is currently sitting her third year on RSM Student Section Council. We caught up with her about what it’s like to be on an RSM Section Council leading educational events, and her hopes and dreams for her future career.
‘Lift as you climb’: leaders’ rallying call at Women and Medicine event
17 November 2022
A panel of inspirational women in medicine urged an audience of healthcare professionals to be allies to less advantaged colleagues and patients at an event at the Royal Society of Medicine this week.
More about us
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.