The Syrian British Medical Society (SBMS) was founded on 7th July 2007 by a group of British medical professionals of Syrian heritage. We are a non-profit, non-political organisation that brings together healthcare professionals of Syrian heritage living in the UK, supporting their training and progression, while also supporting Syrian healthcare professionals in Syria and across the diaspora. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or find out how to become a member.
Our aim is to support networking and mentorship
for Syrian healthcare professionals in the UK and Syria.
SBMS has a number of working groups including
one focused on Education & Training for Syrian healthcare professionals. This has included collaborations with the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties during the conflict and with the Syrian Board after.
There are also working group for different specialties in medicine as well as for pharmacists. Contact us to hear more.
The Syrian British Medical Society (SBMS) was founded on 7th July 2007 by a group of British medical professionals of Syrian heritage. We are a non-profit, non-political organisation that brings together healthcare professionals of Syrian heritage living in the UK, supporting their training and progression, while also supporting Syrian healthcare professionals in Syria and across the diaspora. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or find out how to become a member.
Our aim is to support networking and mentorship
for Syrian healthcare professionals in the UK and Syria.
SBMS has a number of working groups including
one focused on Education & Training for Syrian healthcare professionals. This has included collaborations with the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties during the conflict and with the Syrian Board after.
There are also working group for different specialties in medicine as well as for pharmacists. Contact us to hear more.
We help refugee and IMG doctors enter the UK health system through tailored sessions, mentorship and registration support.
We connect UK clinicians with colleagues in Syria and the diaspora through telemedicine, tele-education and collaboration.
We support specialist medical and surgical missions in Syria, planned around real assessments and need on the ground. We usually partners with trusted humanitarian organizations such as UOSSM, Hand in Hand for Aid and Development and Action for Humanity.
Guidance for Syrian healthcare professionals navigating UK registration, training pathways, and career progression.
Contribute to education, training, and humanitarian missions that strengthen healthcare in Syria and the diaspora.
Join in a few simple steps and become part of a network of healthcare professionals of Syrian heritage.
Connect with experienced mentors across the NHS and beyond, and support the next generation of Syrian doctors.
Access conferences, webinars, and educational resources — plus reduced rates for members at SBMS events.
non-profit, non-political society working with established partners like UOSSM, SCAN UK, and the David Nott Foundation.