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The Royal Medical Society (RMS) was founded in 1737 with the aim of furthering the medical education of its members and building a community amongst medical students. Today, the RMS carries this tradition into modern medicine through hosting regular academic talks, student-led tutorials and social events throughout the year.

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Our premises are located in the Student Centre at Potterrow, Bristo Square and house our offices, lounge, computer room, medical library, clinical skills resource room, lecture theatre and kitchen. Members can access these amenities from 9am till 5pm Monday through to Friday. Rooms access for those with additional accessibility requirements can be arranged on request.

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We also facilitate the activities of a broad range of student medical societies and charitable organisations, as well as providing medical education through peer-to-peer teaching opportunities and a range of online exam revision resources. The Society has a long history of offering funding for members who wish to undertake research or medical placements at home or abroad. Calls for applications are made periodically throughout the year.

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Founded over 280 years ago and remaining the only student society to have been awarded a royal charter for its work, the RMS has a rich and interesting past. Members have included Charles Darwin, Sir Joseph Lister and Sir James Young Simpson. Further information on our history can be found here and contributions of famous alumni here.

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Membership includes:
– Keycard access to the RMS buildings, including our lounge, library, computer lab, clinical skills room and kitchen (our rooms are on central campus!)
– Exclusive exam revision tutorials and clinical skills sessions
– Revision guides covering the core teaching of Years 1 and 2
– Access to our practice exam question bank
– Opportunity to apply for Travel and Study funding towards electives, medical projects, and research projects
– Discounts on various RMS events (such as the Presidentsʼ Dinner, Conference and Burns Night)
– Teaching and presentation opportunities

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Basically, a whole lot of benefits for less than £20/year!

Get your membership at the Join tab at the top of the website (Please note memberships require both a completed registration form and payment form 

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White Coat Order form for 2023/2024 - https://royalmedicalsociety.wufoo.com/forms/m1cfur6v0omve69/

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Events

Event highlights throughout the year include our Welcome Week for incoming students, the Inaugural Address, the Presidents’ Annual Dinner, the traditional Burns Supper, pub quizzes, exam revision and clinical skills tutorials and many fascinating talks by leading doctors from across the country.

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Welcome Week

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More Events

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Tutorials

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