We're here when you need us.
Foundation years can be tough — securing training, finding work, holding your own on conditions. We've been helping doctors through exactly this for 190 years.
We're here to give you the platform to make the changes you want to see — in your workplace, and across the profession.
As a member, you get real support along the way: career guidance, tailored employment advice, and a free, confidential counselling helpline, open 24/7.
We'll look after you, so you can look after your patients.
What our resident doctors are saying
Dr Ciara Greer from Northern Ireland
Resident doctor Ciara Greer, who is in her third year of specialty training in internal medicine and is based in Belfast.
Pay checker is great - this tool alone makes the BMA subscription worth it!Resident doctor
All the backup you need
Everything you need — in one membership.
Someone fighting your corner, at the highest level
While you're caring for your patients, our teams are working on yours — negotiating pay, lobbying government, pushing for fairer contracts. We've been doing this for 190 years.
- Negotiating on your behalf over pay and working conditions.
- Lobbying government for better contract terms.
- Right now, we're fighting for resident doctors' pay.
- BMA reps inside trusts raising your issues with management directly.
Backup when you need it most.
Foundation years bring a lot of firsts — we're here for the ones that catch you off guard:
- Pay and rota checking — before you sign anything, we review it and tell you what to push back on.
- Expert employment advisers for career, legal, pay and pensions queries.
- Template letter and adviser support to claim your 2025 DDRB uplift if your trust hasn’t paid it.
- Specialist pensions team.
Everything you need to grow, in one place
Joining the BMA gives you access to:
- Webinars on topics chosen for FY doctors.
- Specialty Explorer, our tool that matches you to specialties that suit you.
- Over 1,000 CPD-accredited modules through BMJ Learning.
- 70+ peer-reviewed BMJ journals, worth £676 a year.
- BMA conferences and professional events.
There is always someone to talk to.
Free, confidential support — for you, whenever you need it:
- Confidential 24/7 counselling line — any time, any reason.
- Peer support service connecting you with other doctors who understand.
- Up to six free structured therapy sessions for members and their families.
- UK wellbeing directory — support services searchable by location.
Cost of membership
One resolved rota correction or pay discrepancy typically covers years of membership.
First year of membership
Offer includes all of the above benefits
£10.83 per month
2nd, 3rd & 4th year of membership
Offer includes all of the above benefits
£21.33 per month
Discount membership
Some concessions for certain groups (see FAQs)
£16.08 per month
Your membership isn't tied to a single contract
If your post ends, your BMA membership and the support that comes with it, doesn't. You remain a member - entitled to advice and representation - throughout any gaps between contracts.
The service was really good. I got a phone call promptly to discuss my issues and everything was perfect, thank you.Resident doctor - working arrangements query
1. Complete our easy online application form in 5 minutes
2. You're a member! Start enjoying your benefits straight away.
3. We'll send you a welcome pack in the post.
We're here to help you from the moment you join us. If you have a need that predates your BMA membership, assistance may be limited to telephone and email service only. Contact the BMA to discuss any issue you have and we'll let you know where you stand.
Joining for one month only is not recommended as you won't be guaranteed continued support and workplace protection. However, you can leave after one calendar month, if you choose. BMA membership is a reoccurring yearly membership. The subscription year runs from 1 October to 30 September.
We offer a discount for spouses/partners of BMA members. If you're on maternity leave, on lower income or having a career break, going overseas, a doctor new to the UK or permanently retired, we can offer a reduced subscription rate depending on your circumstances. After 50 years of membership, we give it to you for free.
As a BMA member, you may be eligible to claim tax back from your subscription.
We only offer direct debit as a payment option when joining online, with the ability to pay monthly or annually. You can discuss other payment options with our Membership Services team at [email protected].
See our full membership FAQs page for more information about joining or get in touch.
