Learning and development

Discover a range of courses and learning materials to help you excel in your career and studies, no matter what stage you are at.

As a BMA member, you have access to:

  • online learning that you can do at your own pace, from wherever you are
  • free and discounted courses and events
  • a range of BMJ services
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Develop the skills you need to excel in your career, as a doctor or medical student.
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Learning events and COVID-19

To keep members safe and to comply with COVID-19 guidance, our learning events are held online only for the foreseeable future.

We will update our members as soon as we resume face-to-face events. 

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BMJ resources
BMJ Learning Online courses to help you learn at every stage of your career. Hundreds of interactive, peer-reviewed learning modules, written by experts from BMJ.
The BMJ World-leading medical research journal. Stay up to date with the latest news, education and opinion.
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Find your specialty

With 65 specialties in the UK to choose from, finding the right one for you can be difficult. Specialty explorer can help you discover opportunities in fields you may not have considered before.

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Progress your career
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Career progression From job applications to working abroad, and for whatever stage of your career or training you are at, our guides are there to help.
BMA Library We offer a range of facilities, both in person and online, including access to our reading rooms, a huge range of e-books and e-journals.
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Studying medicine Find out how to become a doctor, what to expect at medical school and some top tips for choosing your medical specialty.

Upcoming events

All doctors Assertiveness in the workplace - live webinar
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Location
Free
Medical students Ask Doctor Clarke revision course - essential paediatrics in May
Categories Ask Doctor Clarke revision course
Location Online
£40 for BMA members
Medical students Ask Doctor Clarke revision course - essential obstetrics and gynaecology in May
Categories Ask Doctor Clarke revision course
Location
£40 for BMA members
All doctors Managing others through change - live webinar
Categories Webinar
Location
Free
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40% off BMJ OnExamination

We're offering all our student members 40% off BMJ OnExamination to help you prepare for your exams this year.

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