International professionals

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) welcomes multidisciplinary professionals from around the world to join a thriving community of specialists in older people’s healthcare. We offer opportunities to connect, learn and contribute through education, research and professional networks, supporting you to develop expertise, share knowledge and make a meaningful difference to healthcare for older people.

Overseas membership

You don’t have to be based in the UK to become a BGS member. Overseas individual members enjoy full access to all membership benefits, paying 50% less than UK members. This means a consultant pays £119 or less to access over £1,000 worth of benefits - a saving of £881.

Benefits include: 

• 40% discount to our CPD-accredited hybrid conferences
• Free CPD via our elearning, microlearning and online webinars
• Free digital access to Age and Ageing, our high impact clinical journal
• Free online access to AGENDA, our regular membership magazine
• Opportunities to apply for research grants and awards
• Networking opportunities through our membership directory

Would your team benefit from membership? Explore group membership. If your organisation is interested in funding group membership, please reach us at membership@bgs.org.uk.

Education and training

Events

We run year-round CPD events, from our flagship Spring and Autumn conferences to special interest meetings and bitesize webinars. Many of our events are hybrid, giving you the chance to attend no matter where you are in the world, whether that’s with us in person, live online or watching on demand. BGS members save 40% on registration fees at all of our hybrid events and virtual region meetings, and receive free access to our webinars. Register for your next BGS event.

Elearning

Our CPD-accredited elearning and microlearning courses allow you to learn anytime, anywhere. Our current library includes:

Elearning

• Frailty - Identification and Interventions
• Delirium in Older People
• Continence in Older People
• Oncogeriatrics

Microlearning

• Advance Care Planning
• Visual Impairment in a Clinic Setting
• Oral Health in Older People

Access to all of our elearning is free for BGS members. Group purchase is also available for 10 or more people. Email elearning@bgs.org.uk to find out more.

International delegation visits

We offer a bespoke, week-long educational programme for international healthcare delegations, tailored to your group’s interests and led by UK experts in older people’s healthcare. Visit hospitals and community settings and discuss with BGS leaders how to influence the design and implementation of health systems and services for older people in your country.

Clinical resources

Enjoy access to our guidance, practical tools and information via the BGS website, to support you in caring for older people living with multiple long-term conditions including frailty and dementia. Many of our resources are freely available, with some additional material such as our template job descriptions for age-attuned care available for members only.