Membership

The Society of Orthopaedic Medicine is a registered charity whose purpose is to promote orthopaedic medicine through education and the funding of research. The Society’s strength lies in its members and we invite you to join them. Membership is only open to fully registered medical practitioners and chartered physiotherapists (or overseas equivalent).

How to apply

You can apply for membership of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine by completing the on-line membership application.

For queries regarding your membership, please contact Portland Customer Services on 01206 796351

Benefits of joining the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine

  • Subscription to the Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine (3 issues pa) and the Society’s newsletter SOMTimes
  • Members’ directory
  • Reduced registration fee for the Society’s conferences
  • A chance to contribute to the development of the field of orthopaedic medicine
  • An opportunity to apply for the Fellowship course which prepares students to teach the principles and practice of orthopaedic medicine (only open to full members)

Other activities promoted by the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine

  • Opportunities to present your research during the Society’s conferences and be eligible for the Society’s awards for best poster presentations
  • Research grants
  • Web site and newsletter for up to date information on developments in orthopaedic medicine
  • MSc Orthopaedic Medicine, in collaboration with Middlesex University

Membership categories

ASSOCIATE: Not full members, but who are fully registered medical practitioners or chartered physiotherapists (or overseas equivalent).

MEMBER: Fully registered medical practitioners or chartered physiotherapists (or overseas equivalent) who have attended Modules A, B and C of the Society’s Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine and passed the membership examination proving their competence in clinical diagnosis and treatments in orthopaedic medicine

FELLOW: Members who have attended and passed the Society’s Fellowship course and examination for Fellows proving their competence to teach orthopaedic medicine.

HONORARY: Members who have been recognised for their contribution to the field of orthopaedic medicine. Honorary members are elected by the Council of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine.