Medical Students

Membership of the British Geriatrics Society is open to all medical students, student nurses, student therapists, nurses and AHPs in a preceptor year and Foundation Year doctors based in the United Kingdom and is completely FREE.

As a medical doctor, regardless of almost any specialty, you are likely to encounter a large number of older people with frailty and/or multimorbidity. Sixty-two percent of hospital bed days were occupied by older patients (those aged 65 or over) in 2014-15: There was an 18 per cent increase in emergency admission of older people between 2010-11 and 2014-15 (12% increase for whole population). [Source: National Audit Office: Discharging older patients from hospital 2015]

Undergraduate Medical, Nurse and AHP students receive a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Digital subscription to our high impact factor scientific journal, Age & Ageing
  • Networking with other specialists and experts in the care of older people - in person at conferences, as well as via a members directory and forum
  • Discounts on fees for BGS events (saving up to £150 per event)
  • Grants to attend BGS conferences and volunteering opportunities to support conference delivery
  • Career development opportunities 
  • The BGS runs an annual essay prize competition and encourages students to present their research at its bi-annual scientific conference.

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Please try to use a non- University email address when joining as Free membership can continue into your Foundation Years as medics and Preceptorship year as Nurse or AHP

 

BGS membership has been a crucial influence in my career. Our events, newsletter and journal help keep me abreast of new research evidence and innovations in services across the UK. I’ve used these to improve care for my own patients and leadership for my own service. In leadership roles within the BGS, I’ve also enjoyed our ability to raise the profile of good care for older people.

Professor David Oliver Clinical Director, Berkshire, Past BGS President and incoming President of the Royal College of Physicians

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As a Nurse, AHP, Trainee or Medical Student you may be eligible to apply for a grant to attend our Spring Meeting for free. Click here for more information.

Hear why to consider specialising in healthcare of older people

A career in geriatric medicine

A Career in Geriatric Medicine
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Frailty
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Considering Geriatric Medicine?

Hear from Dr Sangam Malani, Chair of the BGS Trainees Council 2021 - 2023

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Resources

Mock Specialty Certificate Exams (SCE)

30 May 2018

Between 2012 and 2021, the BGS has, as part of the annual Trainees' Weekend, set a mock SCE session in order to support BGS trainees who were preparing to sit the RCP SCE exam. Here we publish the mock questions and answers for each year's session.

Members only
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E-learning

A Career in Geriatric Medicine

22 May 2018

Providing healthcare to older adults is often extremely challenging. Patients often have multiple long-term conditions, and present to healthcare in atypical ways. Doctors need to be highly competent communicators with knowledge of medical ethics, social care and palliative medicine.

Fact sheet

Doing research part-time

26 Apr 2018

If you're thinking of doing research but are put off by taking a lengthy break from work or studies, consider doing research part time alongside your clinical job. We examine the pros and cons.

Fact sheet

Out of Programme Time: Maintaining clinical skills

First Apr 2018, reviewed Jun 2023

When taking time out of programme (or OOP), it's important to maintain clinical skills and knowledge when medical practice is constantly evolving.

Fact sheet
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Training in Geriatric Medicine in Norther Ireland