Geriatric Medicine · Professional Society · UK
British Geriatrics Society
BGS
SpecialtyGeriatric Medicine
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The British Geriatrics Society is the professional body and learned society for specialists in the healthcare of older people in the UK, representing geriatricians, nurses, AHPs, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary professionals with an interest in older people's care.
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SpecialtyGeriatric Medicine
AbbreviationBGS
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsAvailable
Research PrizesYes
CountryUnited Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
AGENDA Magazine
Quarterly printed membership magazine with themed issues on topics relevant to older people's healthcare, delivered to members' postal addresses.
Access to Age and Ageing Journal
Access to the BGS's official academic journal published by Oxford University Press.
National Conferences
Access to BGS national conferences including Spring Meeting, Autumn Meeting, and G4J (Geriatrics 4 Juniors) at reduced member rates.
Special Interest Groups
Membership of specialist groups including Pharmacy Professionals Group, AHPs group, and multiple clinical Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
FrontPAGE E-bulletin
Regular email bulletin with society news, clinical updates, and opportunities.
Research Hub
Access to a curated research hub with information relating to research into older people's health.
Grants and Prizes
Access to BGS grants, prizes and awards including Rising Star Awards and research funding.
Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM)
The BGS co-develops the DGM with the Royal College of Physicians as a qualification for those working with older people.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
2026-04-23
BGS Spring Meeting 2026
Cardiff (and online) · Conference
2025
2025 G4J (Geriatrics 4 Juniors)
Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Geriatrics 4 Juniors (G4J) Conference
An annual one-day conference specifically designed for Foundation Doctors, IMT trainees, GP Trainees and NAHPs, providing education and abstract presentation opportunities in geriatric medicine.
BGS Rising Star Awards
Annual awards for BGS members within 15 years of graduation who have shown exceptional promise in research or clinical quality work, with a £250 cash prize and opportunity to present at a national BGS conference.
BGS Research Career Development Awards
Grants up to £15,000 (pre-PhD) or £25,000 (post-PhD commencement) to support research career development for BGS members working in geriatric medicine.
BGS/Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship
Joint fellowship with the Vivensa Foundation to support doctoral research relevant to age-related diseases and frailty.
BGS/Vivensa Foundation Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme
A scheme for undergraduate students to undertake research placements relevant to older people's health.
Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM) Question Writing Group
Opportunity to contribute to the development of DGM examination questions in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians.
BGS Membership Ambassadors
A volunteer ambassador role for BGS members to promote the value of BGS membership and work more closely with the Society over a two-year term.
Abstract Submission at National Conferences
Opportunity to submit abstracts for poster and platform presentations at BGS Spring Meeting, Autumn Meeting, and G4J conferences.