British Medical Association

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the professional body to which the vast majority of British doctors belong. It is based in Tavistock Square in central London. It owns the "British Medical Journal", one of the world's more prestigious medical journals.

Related Topics:
Tavistock Square - London - British Medical Journal

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It was established by the amalgamation of several regional medical associations, of which the original was probably that from Worcester, and dates from around 1860.

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The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) is another professional body in the UK specifically designed for senior hospital doctors.

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