Open to all resident doctor BMA members.
Motion submission for the 2026 resident doctors conference is now open until 15 December. Find out how to submit your motion below.
Places are limited and you must register to attend. Registration will open at midday on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
What is the residence doctors conference?
The resident doctors conference takes place once a year and acts as the primary BMA policy setting body for resident doctors in the UK.
Who can attend
The conference is open to all resident doctor BMA members. Places are limited and you must register to attend. Registration will open at midday on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Conference format
It is possible to attend the conference either in person at BMA House, London or online. You will be able to specify how you would like to attend on the registration form.
First time attendees event – Friday 17 April 2025
If you have never attended a BMA conference before, there is an optional training session the day before that will prepare you for the event. This is an opportunity to discuss key issues, learn about conference procedures and develop motions to be debated during Saturday's conference. Those who go to the first time attendees event are also invited to an informal dinner in the evening. If you would like to attend, please let us know via the online registration form. Places are limited and allocated to first time BMA conference attendees on a first come, first served basis.
Conference - Saturday 18 April 2025
The resident doctors conference is a full day event.
Submitting motions
Motion submission for the 2026 resident doctors conference is open until 9am on Monday 15 December 2025 – use this form to submit your motion.
Motions that are well written have a better chance to be selected for the agenda, and to be passed. Find out what makes a good motion and read our motion writing guidance.
Agenda and motions for debate
You'll receive the agenda and motions for debate prior to the conference.
Please note that any emergency motions covering 'new business' that has arisen since the last day for receipt of motions need to be submitted to RDC secretariat by 09.00 Thursday 16 April 2026.
Any amendment or rider to any items on the agenda must be sent to RDC secretariat by 12:00 on Monday 13 April 2026.
Follow the conversation
Follow the conversation using #RDconf.
Any questions?
If you have any queries about the conference, please email BMA conferences or call 020 7383 6111.
If you have any questions regarding motions, please contact your regional resident doctors committee or get in touch with the agenda committee at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Booking your place
Registration for the resident doctors conference will open at midday on Tuesday 10th February 2026.
The first time attendees event and conference are free and open to all resident doctor BMA members. A refundable payment of £35.00 is required for the first time attendees event dinner.
To register for this event, you will need to sign in using your BMA account details on the registration page.