Membership

Eligibility and types

  • The Ulster Medical Society is open to all medical practitioners who are eligible for registration by the General Medical Council under the Medical Acts. Included are those who have had a GMC number but are no longer registered because of retirement from practice or emigration.
  • Those within 8 years of graduation are known as Members and pay a reduced subscription.
  • Those within 1 year of graduation pay no subscription for that year.
  • Eight years after graduation Members automatically become Fellows and pay the full subscription.
  • A joint subscription rate is available when both spouses belong to the Society.
  • Those who have paid a full subscription for 20 or more years and who have reached the age of 65 may, on application, pay a reduced rate.
  • We are introducing a category of Student membership for medical students who will be qualifying in the UK. Student members will be entitled to come to all meetings.

Application

  • Those wishing to join the Ulster Medical Society are invited to download an Application and Direct Debit form. Contact the office if there are problems.
  • The form should be completed in all respects and returned to the Office Secretary.
  • The applicant's name will be displayed on the blackboard at the next meeting.
  • Once accepted, the new member will be enrolled on the Society's membership list.

Database

  • Personal details are stored in encoded form on a database solely for the purpose of running the Society.
  • This information is not released to any external person or organisation.
  • Please contact the Society if you would like further information.

Current rates

Students:free
New Graduates:  free for the 1st year after graduation
Members:£45.00
Fellows:£65.00
Joint:£70.00
Reduced:£40.00

Subscriptions may be claimed against Income Tax.

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