Embarking on your career as a doctor is an exciting time, but it also comes with new professional responsibilities from day one. This is why MDS provide complimentary membership to those studying medicine in the UK through our MDS Student Membership, giving you direct access to our medico-legal team and employment advisors whenever you need guidance. Whether that’s a placement incident, an academic appeal, a fitness to practise concern, or general professional advice.
We successfully support medical students through real challenges, including helping a student successfully appeal an academic decision and secure the chance to re-sit their year after facing exceptional personal circumstances. It’s the kind of support that can make all the difference at a critical point in your training.
Your complimentary Medical Student membership will be valid until you qualify for a licence to practise in the UK, and is granted on a discretionary basis. All standard terms and conditions of MDS membership apply (available on request).
Free mentoring, advice and support from our experienced medico-legal team and employment advisors.
Assistance with GMC regulatory/fitness to practise issues throughout your undergraduate education [Assistance is discretionary]
Introductory discounts for student members starting employment at FY grade.
Fill out this form to apply for the MDS membership plan for medical students and PLAB doctors.
Yes! MDS membership for medical students is free until you qualify and receive your license to practice, and self-renews each year until you have graduated or ask us to cancel it. The free membership includes mentoring, advice and support from our experienced medico-legal team and employment advisors, and discretionary assistance with academic, GMC regulatory/fitness to practise issues throughout your undergraduate education.
While uncommon, your medical school can refer you to the GMC if they have concerns about your professionalism, fitness to practise and in case of serious incidents. You might also benefit from professional advice and support in academic appeals and when requesting adjustments due to health conditions or personal circumstances.
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