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We provide a collective voice for our 1,600 members who are striving to advance the research and development of new medicines to help prevent and overcome diseases that impact on the lives of patients worldwide. They are all medically-qualified and employed within the pharmaceutical industry, research organisations, drug regulatory authorities – or working as independent consultants. The strength of our discipline and of FPM is that our members work across a diverse range of careers; from front line clinical trials, to pharmaceutical marketing and medicines regulation.

Membership is open to medically qualified doctors who work in, or have a professional interest in, pharmaceutical medicine. We have six different types of membership listed below and if you are new to FPM, you may want to look at Affiliate and Membership (MFPM) first.

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Affiliate membership

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Open to any registered medical practitioner who works in, or can demonstrate a professional interest and connection with, pharmaceutical medicine.

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Membership (MFPM)

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Open to a registered medical pracitioner who has a minimum of two years’ experience in a pharmaceutical medical role and holds a post graduate qualification approved for MFPM.

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Fellowship (FFPM)

Applications are closed for 2026

Eligibility is based on experience and seniority in the profession; it is not dependent on time served as a Member (MFPM). Fellowship recognises achievement at a high level in the profession and confers peer recognition.

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Associate membership

For PMST students only

Applies to those enrolled on the Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST) programme. You will automatically be enrolled as an Associate member as part of your application and enrolment onto the PMST programme.

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Membership by Distinction (MFPM(Dis))

Applications are closed for 2026

This is an exceptional route to Membership for individuals who have made a significant contribution beyond the normal day-to-day practice of pharmaceutical medicine. Nominations are opened annually in January.

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Honorary Fellowship and Membership

Applications are closed for 2026

Honorary awards recognise the recipient’s eminence within their own field and their outstanding contribution to pharmaceutical medicine. Honorary Fellows and Members need not be medically qualified. Nominations are opened annually in January.

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Membership Benefits

	Affiliate	Associate	Membership (MFPM)	Fellowship (FFPM)
Qualify for discounted rates for training courses and events	✓	✓	✓	✓
Receive a verified digital credential - a shareable online badge that proves your membership.	✓	✓	✓	✓
Receive our monthly e-bulletin and other important updates about the specialty	✓	✓	✓	✓
Receive our External Affairs Weekly Update	✓	✓	✓	✓
Join free-to-attend member-only events	✓	✓	✓	✓
Benefit from UK and international networking opportunities	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to online CPD diary	✓	✓	✓	✓
Get support from our FPM community via our FPM Connect mentoring platform	✓	✓	✓	✓
Use postnominals that are respected all around the world			✓	✓
Voting rights at the AGM			✓	✓
Be eligible to join our Board of Trustees			✓	✓
Propose and second nominations for Fellowship, Honorary Fellowship, Honorary Membership and Membership by Distinction				✓
Be eligible to stand in the FPM presidential election				✓

All members can become involved in our work and activities, for example via our events, by joining our Expert Groups, or writing for our blog.

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