APM: A Community to Support You
Are you a Consultant, Locum Consultant or Medical Director seeking to broaden your professional horizons and enhance your career? If so, then our Full Membership package is the perfect fit for you. This membership tier at the APM has been specifically designed with a wealth of in-depth palliative care resources for doctors in these positions.
The APM is a representative body for its members, ensuring their voices are heard and their interests safeguarded in all areas pertinent to Palliative Medicine practice. Whether it’s in legal, political, training, economic, or workforce matters, we advocate for you.
We also tackle continually changing topical national debates and critical issues such as assisted dying, palliative care funding, clinical nutrition and hydration, assisted ventilation, and Palliative Medicine Training.
Learn more about what motivates us to advocate for our members
As a Full Member, you are entitled to access the entire range of support and resources we offer for palliative care nurses and doctors.
Online Access to the Palliative Care Formulary
This is an invaluable palliative care resource for doctors working in end-of-life care. It provides comprehensive, expert-reviewed content as a reliable reference point in your day-to-day practice.
The BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Journal
Along with access to the Palliative Care Formulary, you can utilise the BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Journal with quarterly paper copies.
Online Access to the Palliative Medicine Journal
Another excellent resource for doctors in palliative care is the Palliative Medicine Journal. Each of our Full Members can access this peer-reviewed journal dedicated to improving the knowledge and practice of palliative care.
Online Access to the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Journal
Providing peer-reviewed research from across Europe, this is a crucial palliative care resource for doctors looking to further their understanding of end-of-life treatment and care.
Learning and Training Material
As well as access to the journals above, the APM provides an array of learning and training material.
Discounts for APM Study Days and our Annual Conference
These events are organised by APM committees and provide an unmatched opportunity to network and build on your knowledge and understanding of the field.
Monthly Event Bulletins
To keep our Full Members updated with when, where and what these events are, we provide monthly bulletins to help you make the most of these exciting opportunities.
Peer Support and Networking
Aside from our events, the APM allows members to network and support each other on a more ad hoc basis, sharing knowledge, skills and advice.
APM Bulletin
Keep up to date with these regular APM bulletins, containing updates from APM committees and SIFs (Special Interest Forums), adverts for external and internal opportunities and signposts to guidance and resources.
Access to the National Benchmarking Bereavement Survey (FAMCARE)
To evaluate the care offered to patients and their relatives by doctors and other professionals in palliative care, this survey can give clarity and invaluable feedback to the organisations of participating members.
Organisational Membership to the EAPC
As a full member, you can gain organisational membership in this extensive association supporting the promotion and development of palliative care throughout Europe and beyond.
Eligibility to Apply for APM Awards
Apply for one of our prestigious APM awards when you become a member, and gain much-deserved recognition for your research.
Learn what our members say about being a part of the APM
Information Guide for New Consultants
We understand the transition from a specialist registrar or speciality doctor to a consultant can be a seismic change in anyone’s career. That’s why we put together this valuable resource with helpful tips and support for those seeking this exciting challenge.
The best types of support include local and new consultant programmes, clinical supervision, buddying and networking opportunities and much more.
Find more tips and support on becoming a new consultant here
How Much Will My Membership Cost?
It’s our goal to keep our membership fees affordable for all prospective members. With that in mind, our Full Membership can offer the benefits discussed here for an annual fee of £260 (ROI €270). Membership fees are prorated monthly.
Apply for Membership
Do you want to join one of the most prominent representative bodies of palliative care medical professionals anywhere in the world? Then why not apply for membership?