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BMA: representing SAS doctors

We champion your profession and support your working life.

We're there when you need us.

As a specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctor, you need to be able to focus on your job whilst getting support for everything else that comes with being a senior doctor.

Our members have complete access to practical information, mentoring and support. Our resources cover contract checking, communication skills, management, and leadership.

It's not just about workplace support, we also provide advice for your life outside of work and after your career, including financial, legal and pensions advice.

We'll look after you. You look after your patients. 

Join the BMA
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Helpful for recording evidence of my job plan. Very useful, I used Dr Diary for my job review and it helped me make changes.
Dr Konstantinos Zafeiris, SAS doctor, Trauma and Orthopedic surgery

Backup when you need it the most

We offer backup and assistance to doctors throughout their career; from learning & development, through contract and pension support, to someone to talk to if you need them, and much more.

We understand, as a SAS doctor, how much you do on a daily basis; so here's just some of the practical information and support that we provide.

Cost of membership

Standard membership

Standard membership offer includes all of the above benefits

£44.08 per month

Discount membership

Some concessions are available for certain groups (see FAQs below)

From £15.58 per month

Special membership offer

New to the UK? Receive half-price membership for the first 2 years.

1st year in UK - free

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When I was bullied at work, it was the BMA who helped me. They really did what the BMA says they do 'Stand up for doctors'. It motivated me so much that now I work with the BMA to help other IMGs. Please become a member… we support you.
Dr Amit Kochhar, SAS doctor and IMG
Apply online for instant access to member benefits

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.

Joining the BMA: FAQs
When do I start receiving support?

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. 

Can I join for one month?

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.

Am I eligible for a discount?

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.

Find out more about subscriptions costs

Do I have to pay by direct debit?

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].

Can't find an answer to your question?

See our full membership FAQs page for more information about joining or get in touch.

See all membership FAQs

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