Primary Care · Professional Society · UK
Society for Academic Primary Care
SAPC
SpecialtyPrimary Care
Trainee Cost£35 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Research PrizesYes
Leading UK organisation for academic primary care providing career development opportunities, special interest groups, and networking with leading experts in the field.
Dr Robert BaxterSOCIETY PROFILE Society Profile \u00B7 MedicMess Intelligence
Specialty
Primary Care
Abbreviation
SAPC
Registrar Cost
£35 / year
Student Cost
Free
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Not available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PHoCuS (Primary healthcare scientists) | Primary healthcare scientists not from a clinical profession, working in research in non-medical role, education facing staff without medical/clinical background | £70 |
| Extended primary care workforce | Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied health professionals | £70 |
| Medical | Doctoral and post-doctoral GPs, Senior academic GPs, Other doctors | £90 |
| Medical training | AFY, ACF, AiT, Other training posts (Pre-Certificate of Training) | £35 |
| Postgraduate student | Postgraduate non-clinical students not employed in a research role | £35 |
| Retired | Retired from job and receiving a pension | £35 |
| LMIC | Those from low and middle-income countries | £35 |
| Undergraduate student | Undergraduate students | Free |
| PPI | Patient and public involvement contributors | Free |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Career Development Opportunities
Access to career development opportunities including mentoring scheme to support progression in academic primary care
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Join Special Interest Groups covering a wide range of clinical and methodological topics relevant to primary care
Networking Opportunities
Network with leading experts in the field through events and community activities
Mentorship Scheme
One-to-one mentoring support with up to four 1-2 hour contacts annually with experienced primary care researchers
Annual Scientific Meeting
Register at reduced rate for the annual scientific meeting with sessions and networking opportunities
Regional Meetings
Attend regional meetings held throughout the year across the country
Monthly Newsletter
Receive monthly newsletters and occasional newsflashes with relevant updates and opportunities
Tax Relief
Claim membership fees against tax as SAPC is recognised by HMRC as a professional body approved for tax relief
PHoCuS Group Membership
For non-medical members, access to Primary Health Care Scientists Group offering support and meetings
Wise GP Scholarship
Access to SAPC/RCGP Wise GP programme for professional development
Prizes and Awards
Eligible for prizes and awards offered by SAPC for research and academic contributions
EVENTS Events & Conferences
Annual Scientific Meeting
Conference
Regional Meetings
Meeting
Friday 27 March at 13:30
Continuity of Care SIG Seminar
Seminar
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
SAPC Mentorship Programme
One-to-one mentoring support for SAPC members, with up to four 1-2 hour contacts annually with experienced mentors. Helps mentees progress career, identify primary care career pathways, and overcome barriers to progression.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Join 25+ special interest groups covering diverse topics in primary care, with meetings at annual scientific meeting and regional meetings
Early Career Researcher Group
Dedicated group representing interests of early career primary care academics
SAPC Ambassadors
Opportunity to become a SAPC Ambassador providing vital link between SAPC Executive and members
Prizes and Awards
Eligible for various prizes and awards offered by SAPC for research contributions
Reduced Conference Fees
Register at reduced rate for the Annual Scientific Meeting and attend regional meetings