FAQs

How much does it cost to attend a BMJ Masterclass?

Please click on the link to view our delegate fees.

How do I register for a BMJ Masterclass?

There are three different ways to register:

1. Complete the online booking form. You can pay by credit card or debit card.
2. Fax a completed registration form to +44 (0)20 7554 6997. You can pay by credit card, debit card or request an invoice.
3. Post a completed registration form to BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, BMJ Learning, PO Box 295, London, WC1H 9TE. You can pay by cheque, credit card, debit card or request an invoice.

What methods of payment do you accept?

There are 3 ways to pay:

1. By credit card or debit card
2. By cheque, made payable to BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and drawn in pounds sterling (postal registration only)
3. By requesting an invoice – for paper registrations only. The invoice option is not available online. Invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt or before the masterclass, whichever comes first. 

I want to register by fax/post. Where can I get a registration form?

Please click on the link to download a PDF version of the brochure you are interested in. Alternatively, brochures are available to download from each individual masterclass page. Simply visit the page of the masterclass you are interested in, and click the 'brochure' tab. Each brochure features a registration form on the last page.

Is there a discount for registering as a group? How do I register as a group?

We offer a discounted rate for 3 or more delegates registering at the same time. Please click on the link to view group fees.

To claim your group discount, each delegate should complete a separate registration form and submit all forms together - either in the same envelope or via one fax transmission. Alternatively, if your group is paying together, you can submit one registration form with the names of all delegates in the group written at the top of the form or on a separate piece of paper.

It is not possible to register a group online.

What happens after I register?

If you have registered online, you will immediately receive an automatic confirmation email, sent to the email address you provided on the online booking form. If you have registered via fax or post, you will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been processed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for this.

One week before the BMJ Masterclass, you will receive a reminder email to the email address provided.

I haven't received my confirmation email - what should I do?

If you have registered online, you will immediately receive an automatic confirmation email, sent to the email address you provided on the online booking form. There are several reasons why you may not have received this email:

1. The message may have been filtered by your email provider. Please check your junk mail folder and add BMJ Masterclasses to your contacts/safe list to avoid this happening again.
2. You may have provided an incorrect email address when registering.

If you have registered via fax or post, your registration will take slightly longer to process and you will receive a confirmation email within 2-3 weeks.

If you still haven’t received your confirmation email, please contact our conference team on 020 7383 6241 or 020 7383 6281, or email events@bmjgroup.com.

I haven’t received my invoice – what should I do?

Please allow 2-3 weeks for your invoice to be processed and delivered. Invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt or before the masterclass, whichever comes first.

If you still haven’t received your invoice, please contact our conference team on 020 7383 6241 or 020 7383 6281, or email events@bmjgroup.com.

How do I request a receipt?

We only issue receipts on request. If you would like to request a receipt, please contact our conference team on 020 7383 6241 or 020 7383 6281, or email events@bmjgroup.com.

What is included in the delegate rate?

The delegate rate includes entrance to all sessions on the day, lunch and two refreshments, course materials/handbooks, and any other additional support materials provided by the speakers.

I am a BMA member - do I get a discount?

We are happy to offer BMA members a discount of up to £30 per day. Simply provide your BMA membership number when registering to obtain your discount. To view other membership benefits available to BMA members, please visit the BMA website.

I have a special dietary requirement – what should I do?

There is an option on the registration form to inform us of any special dietary requirements. We always provide vegetarian options at each event, but please advise us beforehand if you have other dietary requirements such as kosher, gluten free or vegan meals.

What is the cancellation policy for BMJ Masterclasses?

If you wish to cancel your booking, or transfer your booking to another delegate, please inform BMJ Masterclasses in writing immediately by email to events@bmjgroup.com.

Transfers from one delegate to another for the booked conference will be permitted at any time. Transfers from one conference to another will be at BMJ Masterclasses' absolute discretion.

Further details are available in the table below. All delegates are bound by our full booking terms and conditions.

Can I buy the course handbook separately?

At the moment, course handbooks are exclusive to delegates of BMJ Masterclasses and it is not possible to purchase them separately.

How can I request a brochure for a BMJ Masterclass I am interested in?

To request a hard copy of a particular brochure, please send an email with your address and the name of the masterclass to response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com. Alternatively, click on the link to download a PDF version of the brochure, or complete our online enquiry form and be notified when information becomes available that matches your interests.

Are BMJ Masterclasses approved for CPD points?

We apply for CPD points from the Royal College of Physicians for the specialist series of BMJ Masterclasses. All specialist masterclasses to date have been approved for 6 hours of continuing professional development by the RCP.

To find out more about CPD at our GP courses, view our revalidation for GPs page.

When will I receive my attendance certificate?

All delegates will be emailed their attendance certificate 1-2 weeks after the BMJ Masterclass.

How do I add iCal or vCal to my calendar or diary?

You can drag and drop the calendar icon (iCal or vCal) into Lotus Notes. Alternatively you can click on the files, save them on your desktop and import them into your calendar.

What is the difference between iCal and vCal?

iCal is the latest calendaring standard which is widely supported by all modern Calendar clients including Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, Windows Live Calendar, Palm Pilot and Google Calendar. vCal is for older Calendaring clients.

Where can I view a calendar of all BMJ Masterclasses?

You can browse all medical courses scheduled for the year on our 2009 calendar of events page.

How does sponsorship work on BMJ Masterclasses?

BMJ Masterclasses receives support from a number of organisations, including pharmaceutical companies, who work with us under the principles of transparency, integrity, and editorial independence. Read our full sponsorship guidelines.

When and why were BMJ Masterclasses launched?

BMJ Masterclasses were launched in February 2006 with Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine courses for hospital doctors. The first BMJ Masterclass for general practitioners launched in September 2006. Since then, BMJ Masterclasses have grown to cover a range of topics, with events taking place in many locations across the United Kingdom. BMJ Masterclasses is now one of the leading providers of educational events for doctors in the UK, with 1 in 5 GPs having attended a BMJ Masterclass. To find out why BMJ Masterclasses launched, please read the 'Launching BMJ Masterclasses' editorial which appeared in BMJ on 17 December 2005.

How often should I attend BMJ Masterclasses?

BMJ Masterclasses for GPs are updated with the latest evidence and new guidelines at least annually, so you can attend as often as you like. Many of our delegates will attend the two day General Update programme every year for an annual update - a convenient option for busy GPs. Others will choose which masterclass to attend based on the learning needs set out in their personal development plan. In this case, our specialty programmes are ideal for a more comprehensive update in a particular clinical area.