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About this section
The Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section’s aim is to advance the scientific study of rheumatology, which is that branch of medicine concerned with the disease of connective tissue and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and to advance the scientific study of rehabilitation, which is the restoration of optimum function of people suffering from disability, particularly of the locomotors system.
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 rheumatology and rehabilitation events
View all events and webinars being run by the Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section.
TARDIS 2 - Troublesome Aspects of Rheumatology Disease in Systems: Infectious Disease
This webinar is postponed. This page will be updated as soon as we have a new date. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. This webinar will provide rheumatology healthcare professiona...
Prizes & awards
Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section: Barbara Ansell Prize
Prize
- First prize: £200
- Second prize: £100
- Third prize: £50
Meeting date
To be confirmed
Submission deadline
To be confirmed
Open to
Specialist registrars and research fellows in all specialities
Application guidelines
Submit a 300-word abstract on a case series or individual case report in the field of rheumatology. The abstract must be anonymous and should not include acknowledgements, names or institutions. Shortlisted candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation followed by questions on their abstract at a Rheumatology meeting - date to be confirmed.
Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section: Eric Bywaters Prize
Prize
- First prize: £200
- Second prize: £100
- Third prize: £50
Meeting date
To be confirmed
Submission deadline
To be confirmed
Open to
Specialist registrars, research fellows, scientists and allied health professionals in all specialities
Application guidelines
Submit a 300 word abstract describing original clinical or laboratory-based research in the field of rheumatology that you have played an important role in. The abstract must be anonymous and should not include acknowledgements, names or institutions. The research can have been submitted to other meetings and published in the year before the submission deadline.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation followed by questions on their abstract at a Rheumatology meeting - date to be confirmed.
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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.