About this section
The Students Section’s purpose is to provide the opportunity for enthusiastic medical, dental and veterinary students from across the country to meet and share experiences, opinions, activities and opportunities to learn and develop their future careers.
RSM Students specialty booklets
The RSM Students Section specialty booklets for medical students, by medical students! These booklets aim to increase your knowledge of medical and surgical specialties, by providing you with exclusive content that is not readily accessible otherwise.
Latest booklet:
Previous booklets:
Access schemes across the UK
The Royal Society of Medicine's Student Section has created this booklet containing information on multiple widening access programmes across the UK, with the aim of helping applicants from a wide range of backgrounds apply for medicine. Download the booklet
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 student events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Students Section.

Success in medicine: Learning together, the importance of interpersonal skills in patient experience
Join the RSM today
Become a member today and get discounted rates on our education programme.
Fellow
For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.
Associate
For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.
Student
For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.
Prizes and awards
Students
BMDST-RSM student elective awards
Deadline: Wednesday 31 January 2024
Open to: Medical and dental students from UK or other EU medical and dental schools intending to go on an elective including a research element in the next academic year
Apply here
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.