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.

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Dr Bavithra Vijayakumar
President
Dr Sachin Ananth
President Elect
Dr Nicola Smallcombe
Honorary Secretary
Dr Jessica Gates
Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming respiratory medicine events and webinars

View all events and webinars being run by the Respiratory Medicine Section.

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Webinar

RSM Respiratory SCE Preparation Course 2024/25

Register for this 10-week virtual course aimed at Respiratory Specialist Trainees sitting their Speciality Certificate Examination exam (SCE) hosted by the RSM Respiratory Medicine Section. The topics...
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RSM Respiratory Careers Day

Join this in-person event to learn about the many career opportunities in Respiratory Medicine, including different sub-specialties and how to get involved in research, leadership and medical educatio...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Student prizes & awards

Respiratory Medicine

Student Award

Submission deadline: Monday 3 February 2025

Open to: All current UK medical students and FY1 doctors who completed the research whilst at medical school.

Prize: £100 and free attendance to the RSM Respiratory Careers Day on Monday 12 May 2025

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Trainee prizes & awards

Respiratory Medicine

Registrar Award

Submission deadline: Monday 3 February 2025

Open to: ST3 and above who have received all or part of their training in the UK. Registrars from any specialty may apply. Applicants need to have been a Specialist Registrar when the project was undertaken (including IMT3 year)

Prize: £100 and free attendance to the RSM Respiratory Careers Day on Monday 12 May 2025

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Foundation Year and Senior House Officer Award

Submission deadline: Monday 3 February 2025

Open to: Junior doctors currently in foundation training or SHO level in the UK (IMT trainees, JCF, trust-grade SHO). Applicants need to have been a Foundation Year doctor or Senior House Officer (e.g. IMT1/2, Trust Grade SHO, F3) when the project was undertaken, and need to be the first author of the abstract.

Prize: £100 and free attendance to the RSM Respiratory Careers Day on Monday 12 May 2025

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Join the RSM today

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Fellow

For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.

Fellow

Associate

For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.

Associate

Student

For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.

Student