Maternal and Fetal Medicine · Professional Society · UK
British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society
BMFMS
SpecialtyMaternal and Fetal Medicine
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
Professional society for maternal and fetal medicine specialists committed to improving standards of pregnancy care through education, research support, and professional development.
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Specialty
Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Abbreviation
BMFMS
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
CPD-accredited education
Boost your points while learning
Exclusive conference access
Discounted tickets to the BMFMS annual conference
Expert-led learning
Keep your knowledge up to date with leading experts
Evidence-based practice
Be the first to try out different technologies
Connecting with clinical research and policy leaders
Share your experiences
National professional voice
Ensuring your views are heard
Professional recognition
Demonstrate engagement in your chosen field beyond your core role
Research funding and bursaries
Opportunities available exclusively to members
EVENTS Events & Conferences
BMFMS Annual Conference
Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Trainee representatives on BMFMS committee
Two trainee representatives on the BMFMS committee represent trainees' views and promote ways in which the society can support their needs. They play an active role in committee meetings and organisation of the conference, including a session designed specifically for trainees.
RCOG careers fair involvement
Trainee representatives are involved on an annual basis in the RCOG careers fair which provides junior doctors and medical students with the opportunity to explore career opportunities in obstetrics and gynaecology
Travel grants
BMFMS provides funding for travel grants to support trainee participation
Research funding
BMFMS provides funding for research to support trainee development
Medical Student Prizes
Awards of up to £200 towards accommodation and travel, plus free conference registration for highest ranking abstracts submitted to the annual conference in four categories: Fetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Labour & Delivery, and Pregnancy Outcome
WoW-BMFMS Entry Level Scholarships
Scholarships providing up to £20,000 for up to 12 months for pre-doctoral researchers in basic science, clinical or translational research projects aimed to improve maternal and fetal health. Applicants do not have to be members initially but are expected to join on receipt of award.
Conference oral and poster prizes
Multiple prizes awarded across categories at annual conference for research presentations