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Overview

BSR in your corner: from ST3 to certificate of completion.

Eligibility: Trainees in full-time study in the UK at grades ST3–ST8, including IMT3s. 


Specialty training is where careers in rheumatology are made. BSR membership gives you curriculum-aligned learning, a mentor, fellowship opportunities and a community of consultants and peers who are invested in your development at every stage of your registrar years. 

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What's included - highlights

StR training webinar series A dedicated programme of curriculum-tailored webinars for specialty registrars covering clinical topics, ARCP preparation and broader specialty development.
Annual conference access Discounted access to the UK's largest rheumatology event.
Special Interest Groups Join BSR's condition-specific SIGs and connect with specialists in your area and going deeper on the clinical topics that matter most to your training.
Three peer-reviewed journals Full access to Rheumatology, Rheumatology Advances in Practice and Musculoskeletal Care, all including clinical guidelines, immediately on joining.
Committees & awards Stand for election on BSR committees and apply for annual awards, building a CV that stands out and giving something back to the specialty early in your career.
Bursary - Event & education support Up to £200 available to support members attending BSR conferences and education programmes

And much more - see all benefits

eLearning platform

Self-paced clinical content, supporting your knowledge between clinical placements.

CPD-accredited courses

Discounted access to BSR's full course programme throughout your training years.

Member directory

Build relationships across the specialty, connect with consultants and peers from ST3.

25% OUP discount

Save on Oxford University Press books, useful throughout training and beyond.

APC discount

Reduced article processing charges for publishing in Rheumatology Advances in Practice.

Registers data access

Free access to national rheumatology datasets, valuable for audit and QI projects during training.

Policy & workforce advocacy

BSR represents trainees in workforce planning, your membership strengthens that voice.

Bursary - Event & education support

Up to £200 available to support members attending BSR conferences and education programmes

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£252 per annum > saving £38 vs one-off

  • Automatic renewal each year
  • No interruption to your benefits
  • Protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee

One-off payment

  • Single annual payment
  • Manual renewal required each year
  • Full access to all benefits