Membership categories

Ordinary

Open to anyone working or normally resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland who has a special interest or experience in any field relevant to rheumatology. In addition to usual membership benefits, privileges include the right to vote at business meetings and eligibility for election to office, to serve on Council and to nominate candidates for office and membership.

Overseas

Open to anyone working or normally resident outside the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, who has an interest or experience in any field relevant to rheumatology. Applicants who have worked in the UK at some stage in their career, and those who are likely to attend BSR meetings are particularly welcome. No voting rights.

Reduced rate

Open to individuals earning below the threshold wage (equivalent to the lowest grade of pay for an SpR, set by the Department of Health). This category of membership is only available to UK applicants. Independent confirmation of earnings is required; see Reduced-Rate Membership Confirmation Form in the application form. Privileges associated with this membership type are identical to those of Ordinary Membership.

Retired

Open to ordinary members who retire from practice – either from reaching customary age of retirement, or through ill health. There are two rates for Retired Membership: the higher rate includes receipt of the hard copy journal, Rheumatology; the lower rate does not include the hard copy journal. Full online access to the journal Rheumatology is included with both rates. No voting rights.

Non-clinical scientist

Open to applicants in a non-clinical, non-tenured scientific post. Confirmation of employment status is required; see Non-Clinical Scientist Membership Confirmation Form in the application form. Those in a tenured post are not eligible for this category. Privileges do not include receipt of the hard copy journal Rheumatology, although full online access is provided.

Tenured scientist

Open to scientists working in a tenured position. This category of membership is only available to UK applicants. Independent confirmation of employment status is required; see Tenured Scientist Membership Confirmation Form in the application form.