Careers and education links
Updated March 2007
Please note that these links are to sites unrelated to the BMA. We can accept no responsibility for their content
Anaesthesia - Group of Anaesthetists in Training. GAT exists to represent the views and interests of trainee Anaesthetists in the UK with representation on many Association and RCA committees as well as other organisation like the JDC.
www.aagbi.org/gat.htm.
Association of American Medical Colleges' Academic Medicine. The Association is a non-profit association of medical schools, teaching hospitals and academic societies. It seeks to improve the health of the United States by enhacing the effectiveness of academic medicine.
www.aamc.org.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry's career web site. Information on career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
www.abpi-careers.org.uk.
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (New Zealand). A professional association and union of salaried doctors and dentists who are employed in New Zealand district health boards (including public hospitals) and health services. The ASMS advises senior doctors and dentists in respect of medical employment and vacancies in New Zealand including as hospital specialists (consultants). We advertise permanent and locum job vacancies in a wide range of medical and dental specialties for doctors and dentists seeking work in New Zealand (NZ).
http://www.asms.org.nz.
Association for the Study of Medical Education. "The Association seeks to improve the quality of medical education by bringing together individuals and organisations with interests and responsibilities in medical and healthcare education". It is a membership organisation and doctors, healthcare workers and medical educators from any specialty and level are invited to join.
www.asme.org.uk
BMJ Careers. BMJ Careers is a supplement of the BMJ which lists medical jobs and provides careers advice. The acompanying website incorporates recruitment and course ads from the BMJ and an archive of current and past material from its career focus pages. BMJ Careers also run regional careers fairs
www.bmjcareers.com
BMJ Learning. A free online service to help GP principals and non-principals with appraisal and revalidation.
www.bmjlearning.com
Council of Heads of Medical Schools and Deans of UK Faculties of Medicine. The Council's main purpose is as the authoritative voice of the Deans and Heads of University Faculties of Medicine and Medical Schools in the UK.
www.chms.ac.uk
Education for Health. A UK educational institution resulting from the merger between the National Respiratory Training Centre (NRTC) and Heartsave. It aims to provide a consistent, comprehensive and innovative approach to professional health training across the fields of cardiovascular disease and respiratory health. Educational programmes are run nationally and internationally and are accredited by the Open University.
www.educationforhealth.org.uk
Education UK . The British Council's site to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification. The site now has over 450,000 courses from over 1500 universities, colleges and schools.
www.educationuk.org.
Faculty of Public Health Medicine. A faculty of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK which is the standard setting body for specialists in public health.
www.fphm.org.uk.
Health Technology Assessment. The HTA programme works to provide all those who make decisions in the NHS with high-quality information on the costs, effectiveness and broader impact of health care treatments and tests.
www.hta.nhsweb.nhs.uk
HERO (Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK) - the official gateway site to the UK's universities, colleges and research organisations.
www.hero.ac.uk.
Higher Education Funding Council for England. The Council promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.
www.hefce.ac.uk
Higher Education Funding Council for Scotland. The Council was established in June 1992 as a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Executive. The Council provides financial support for teaching, research and associated activities in Scottish higher education institutions.
www.sfc.ac.uk
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. The Council is a National Assembly Sponsored Public Body which administers funds to support education, research and associated activities at twelve higher education institutions.
www.hefcw.ac.uk
Higher Education Statistics Agency. HESA is the central source for higher education statistics.
www.hesa.ac.uk
Implementation Support Group. The Implementation Support Group (ISG) supports the Service and doctors in training in achieving New Deal standards and targets throughout the NHS in Scotland.
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/newdealsupport/
Integrated Medical Curriculum. The medical school curriculum for the Univerity of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
http://meded.utmb.edu/
Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB). This replaces the JCHMT and JCBMT and is responsible for managing the Royal College of Physicians' duties with regard to specialist medical training.
www.jrcptb.org.uk
Margaret Pyke Family Planning Centre and Memorial Trust. The Trust and the Centre carry out training and research in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
www.margaretpyke.org
Medical Interview Teaching Association (MITA). The MITA is an association of senior staff concerned to improve standards of teaching and communication within the medical profession. MITA aims to promote and expand the teaching of effective clinical communication skills, both in undergraduate and continuing medical education.
www.mita.soton.ac.uk
National electronic Library for Health (NeLH). The aim of the NeLH is to provide clinicians with access to the best current know-how and knowledge to support healthcare-related decisions. The website is a is a gateway to a large number of electronic resources to aid knowledge-based decision making.
www.nelh.nhs.uk
NHS Education for Scotland (NES). NES exists to advance the knowledge and develop the skills of all NHS staff and to promote best practice in the education and lifelong learning of all NHS staff by providing and supporting specific training initiatives, ensuring that educational standards are being maintained, providing a range of educational materials, assessing training needs and promoting the development of skills throughout the NHS.
www.nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB). PMETB is the independent statutory body, responsible for overseeing and promoting the development of postgraduate medical education and training for all specialties, including general practice, across the UK.
www.pmetb.org.uk
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The core responsibilities of the RACGP are general practice standards and education and training in Australia.
www.racgp.org.au
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). The RACS is an internationally recognised organisation for surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. It provides surgical education, training, professional development and support.
www.surgeons.org.
Royal College of Anaesthetists. The Royal College is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom. Its principal responsibility is to ensure the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management.
www.rcoa.ac.uk.
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). The RCGP is the academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners.
www.rcgp.org.uk.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). The RCOG is dedicated to the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
www.rcog.org.uk.
Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The College's role is to Advance the science and practice of ophthalmology, educate medical practitioners in the science and practice of ophthalmology and Maintain proper standards in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of the public.
www.rcophth.ac.uk.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The main objects of the College are to advance the art and science of paediatrics, improve standards of medical care to children, and to educate and examine doctors in paediatrics. Additionally, the College has a function in providing information to the public on the health care of children.
www.rcpch.ac.uk.
Royal College of Pathologists. The Royal College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, examinations and professional development.
www.rcpath.org.
Royal College of Physicians.The College aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine. It sets standards for clinical practice, conducts examinations, defines and monitors education and training programmes for physicians, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and advises the Government, public and the profession on healthcare issues.
www.rcplondon.ac.uk.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The College's principal concern is to develop and oversee an ongoing programme of medical examinations, education and training for qualified doctors who wish to undertake further (postgraduate) education and training to pursue a career in specialist (internal) medicine.
www.rcpe.ac.uk.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. The College is a wide ranging Fellowship of Medical Specialists committed to the provision of the very best qualities of care in medicine and seeks the highest ethical standards of Medical Care and is actively involved on a broad agenda of Health Care issues in the Republic of Ireland.
www.rcpi.ie
Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk.
Royal College of Radiologists. The role of the College is to advance the science and practice of radiology and oncology, further public education and promote study and research through setting professional standards of practice.
www.rcr.ac.uk.
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The College is dedicated to the maintenance and promotion of the highest standards of surgical practice, through its keen interest in education, training and rigorous examination and through its liaison with external medical bodies.
www.rcsed.ac.uk.
Royal College of Surgeons of England. The College supervises the training of surgeons in approved posts and provides educational and practical workshops for surgeons and other medical professionals at all stages of their careers.
www.rcseng.ac.uk.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). The College, incorporating its schools of Medicine, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Nursing, plays a role in Irish surgical and medical education.
www.rcsi.ie.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The College maintains standards in medical education and training through its extensive education programme.
www.rcpsg.ac.uk.
South London Organisation of Vocational Training Schemes (SLOVTS) - SLOVTS provides high-quality education and support for GPs in training and early in their careers in South London.
www.slovts.org.uk/index.asp.
United Kingdom active map of universities . A map linking to university web sites, including medical schools.
www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo.
University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
www.ucas.ac.uk.