About this section
The Respiratory Medicine Section’s purpose is to promote knowledge and understanding of respiratory medicine.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming respiratory medicine events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Respiratory Medicine Section.

Pulmonary hypertension: A multi-specialty approach

Circadian rhythms in respiratory disease: Do they matter?

Respiratory SCE Course

The future of respiratory medicine: Advances in prevention, early diagnosis and management

Live stream: The future of respiratory medicine: Advances in prevention, early diagnosis and management
Join the RSM today
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Fellow
For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.
Associate
For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership.
Student
For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas.
Respiratory Prizes
Respiratory Medicine Section: Student Award
Application guidelines: Submit a 250-word abstract on original research, audit or case series that you have played an important part in. Abstracts on literature/systematic reviews will be accepted; abstracts on individual case reports will not be accepted.
The authors of the 4 highest-scoring abstracts will be invited to present their work at the Respiratory Student and Trainee Prize Meeting on 27th January 2021 (via online webinar). The winner will be announced during the prize meeting.
Prize: £100 and one year's free RSM membership
Submission Deadline: 11th December 2020
Open to: All current UK medical students and FY1 doctors who completed the audit whilst at medical school
Respiratory Medicine Section: Foundation Year and Internal Medicine Trainee Award
Application guidelines: Submit a 250-word abstract on original research, audit or case series that you have played an important part in. Abstracts on literature/systematic reviews will be accepted; abstracts on individual case reports will not be accepted.
The authors of the 4 highest-scoring abstracts will be invited to present their work at the Respiratory Student and Trainee Prize Meeting on 27th January 2021 (via online webinar). The winner will be announced during the prize meeting.
Prize: £100 and one free admission to an RSM Respiratory Section event
Submission Deadline: 11th December 2020
Open to: Junior doctors currently in foundation or core training. Junior doctors that have completed core training but are not yet in speciality training (ST3 or equivalent)
Respiratory Medicine Section: Respiratory Specialist Registrar Award
Application guidelines: Submit a 250-word abstract on original research, audit or case series that you have played an important part in. Abstracts on literature/systematic reviews will be accepted; abstracts on individual case reports will not be accepted.
The authors of the 4 highest-scoring abstracts will be invited to present their work at the Respiratory Student and Trainee Prize Meeting on 27th January 2021 (via online webinar). The winner will be announced during the prize meeting.
Prize: £100 and one free admission to an RSM Respiratory Section event
Submission Deadline: 11th December 2020
Open to: Respiratory Medicine trainees (ST3 and upwards or equivalent) who have received all or part of their training in the UK