BMA
The BMA is a national independent professional organisation and trade union representing the views of all medical students, doctors and medical academics.
Galenicals have two BMA reps. One sits on the Medical Students Committee, attending conferences and working on national policies. The second is the Intra-School Chair and therefore your local rep, working with Jane Jenkins (the employment advisor for the Severn Deanery) on issues that affect us here at Bristol.
Benefits of BMA membership for all years:
- Free library. Order books on-line to be delivered to your chosen address. Return these for free when you’re done. No late fees, ever;
- Representation. Independent, confidential support by the local employment advisor. Previous cases included exam results and re-sit disputes;
- The BMA provides information and advice on various issues specific to medical students including, electives, financial worries, revision courses;
- You will receive the Student BMJ and BMA news monthly with valuable career advice and tips on how to expand your portfolio;
- YSignificant discounts (£40 off) on popular ask Dr Clarke revision courses;
- Exclusive discounts on medical textbooks and equipment, such as Littman stethoscopes through BMA Medical Supplies Direct;
- Exclusive discounts on medical textbooks and equipment, such as Littman stethoscopes through BMA Medical Supplies Direct;
- The BMA has a very large role in deciding the structure of medical training and as members you have the option to vote on new policies, ideas etc.;
- Free access to BMA house in Tavistock Square, London with its extensive library and exquisite private members room;
- Coming soon: free practice SJT tests to prepare for that all-important exam.
Cost
This is minimal considering the variety of resources that you get access to and the value of all the conferences that you can attend for free.
- First year FREE
- Second and third year £34.00
- Subsequent years £40.00
- NEW! Sign up through your local BMA Ambassador and receive a £15 Amazon voucher.
BMA Annual Conferences
Medical Students Conference
Nottingham University, 13 – 14 April 2012.
Medical students from across the UK will gather to set policy for the coming year. Resolutions passed at this conference will form the basis of the BMA’s campaigning. Conference offers a great opportunity for students to ask questions, raise concerns and have their voices heard.
Junior Members Forum 2012: Making Sense of Science
Friday 30 March – Sunday 1 April 2012
John McIntyre Conference Centre, University of Edinburgh
The JMF is a weekend conference for BMA members that will:
- help you hone your debating skills;
- enable you to network with other doctors, medical students and the profession’s current leaders;
- provide the chance to listen to high profile speakers.
It will also impart an interesting insight into the BMA policy making process and how best to get your voice heard within the profession.
Annual Representative Meeting
Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 June 2012 at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
The Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) brings together doctors from all parts of the profession (as well as a representative body of students selected from those who attend the Medical Students Conference) to debate motions on various aspects of their working lives and professional practice.
Medical Students Committee visitors scheme
The Medical Students Committee is made up of elected representatives from each UK Medical School. The committee meets four times a year at BMA house in London to discuss matters of national policy such as student finance, the foundation programme, widening participation in medicine and student welfare. At each of these four MSC meetings, three places are available for students to attend as visitors to observe the meeting.
How to apply
If you are interested in attending any of these please contact one of the BMA reps. Attendance is free for BMA members and all travel and other expenses will be reimbursed.
Ivan Sychev
BMA Medical Students’ Committee Rep and BMA Ambassardor
