About

A UK and Ireland society for researchers and professionals working in population health and social medicine.

Membership£45
a year as a student

Membership details checked against socsocmed.org.uk
2 Nov 2026 · current fees and benefits

  • Tax-deductible

    On HMRC's approved list (as Society for Social Medicine).

It runs scientific conferences, research career support and a mentoring scheme.

Membership fees

  • ECRs£45
  • Non-ECRs£60
  • Retired membership£20

What members get

  • Reduced annual conference fees
  • Free mentoring scheme
  • ECR events, writing retreats and online seminars
  • One-day workshops
  • Free EUPHA membership by opting in
  • Reduced International Epidemiological Association membership
  • Opportunities to promote research through society channels

Things to know

  • Renewal

    Subscriptions cover the calendar year and are due on 1 January; joining after the September annual conference covers the remainder of that year and the following year.

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