Why Join BSMS
 
 
Why Join Us
Now why should you join the BSMS? BSMS membership opens up a whole host of benefits:
   
 
The BSMS is the only professional body solely for medical secretaries.
 
FREE subscription to the Journal of Medical Secretaries as part of your membership.
 
Discount on the BSMS Certificate in Medical Secretarial Studies course.
 
Professional support from experts.
 
Access to a 24-hour legal Helpline.
 
The BSMS Annual Conference - a great chance to meet other med secretaries and attend educational workshops.
 
Regional Groups and meetings - there could be one in your area.
 
Guidelines for medical secretaries.
 
Contact other members through our bulletin board.

Membership options
   
 
Full membership is open to all medical secretaries – including those working in general, hospital, academic and private practice; and those working in occupational, community or commercial (pharmaceutical) practice.
 
Fellowship is awarded to those who have been full members for five years.
 
Retired membership is available for those who have retired from active work at a reduced subscription.
 
Affiliate membership is open to doctors, managers, administrators and others who support the aims of the Society.
 
Honorary membership may be conferred on those who have demonstrated significant support for the Society.