Our mission, vision and values
Find out more about the RSM’s mission, vision and values.
About us
The RSM is a charity and one of the country's major providers of postgraduate medical education.
The Royal Society of Medicine is a leading provider of high-quality continuing postgraduate education and learning to the medical profession. Its mission is to advance health, through education and innovation.
Independent and apolitical, the RSM also aims to actively encourage and support those who are entering medicine and healthcare.
We are a Royal Charter body registered with the Privy Council, and our official Patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Diversity
The Royal Society of Medicine acknowledges the pain and suffering that racism has caused and continues to cause and stands in solidarity with those who pursue equity, justice, human dignity for all and an end to racism. In particular, as the current crisis has unfolded, it is clear that the Covid-19 pandemic is widening inequalities, through all the social determinants of health and well-being, which clearly include racism. We will take action to identify and redress inequalities in our organisation and to build a Society in which all are valued equally.
What we do
How we are governed
Meet the people who govern the RSM, including members of the RSM Council, Academic Board and our Senior Management team.
Job vacancies
View our latest job vacancies and learn more about working at the RSM.
Latest news
Read the latest news and activities from the RSM.
The Royal Society of Medicine welcomes new Honorary Fellows and medal winners
A special ceremony was held at the Royal Society of Medicine on Tuesday 27 July to induct global leaders in medical science and healthcare as the Society’s new Honorary Fellows, and to formally inaugurate Professor Roger Kirby as President of the RSM.
Ellison-Cliffe Travelling Fellowships – boosting careers, changing lives
We caught up with three former Ellison-Cliffe Travelling Fellows who described how winning a fellowship has helped their work and career development.
Vaccine hesitancy videos make a big impact
Reporting on a series of RSM videos to provide the public with evidence-based responses to concerns and questions about Covid-19 vaccines.
How we are keeping you safe when you visit the RSM
With government restrictions lifting on 19 July 2021, the RSM is making ensure that our members and visitors remain safe when visiting the RSM at 1 Wimpole Street. Find out what to expect when you visit.
Media releases
Royal Society of Medicine welcomes new Honorary Fellows and medal winners
A special ceremony was held at the Royal Society of Medicine on Tuesday 27 July to induct the Society’s new Honorary Fellows and to formally inaugurate Professor Roger Kirby as President of the RSM.
People with five or more symptoms in first week of infection more likely to develop long COVID
16 July 2021
The presence of more than five symptoms of COVID-19 in the first week of infection is significantly associated with the development of long COVID, according to a new review published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Press note: 12 July 2021
NHS’s Sir Simon Stevens, psychology in extreme sports and a carer-friendly workforce.
Diversity in leadership roles essential to engage minority-ethnic medical students with academia
2 July 2021
Minority-ethnic medical students must have more role-models in senior leadership positions if they are to engage with academia, says a group of medical students writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Reports
Annual reports and strategy
Read and download the RSM’s annual reports and strategy plans.
RSM Council minutes
Minutes from RSM Council meetings are available online to RSM members only. Members need to sign in to access the minutes.
Services
