National Society of Medicine

NSM Sections & Professional Committees

The National Society of Medicine (NSM) organizes its academic work through divisions, sections and professional forums spanning foundational sciences, clinical specialties, population health and cross-cutting themes. This page provides a structured, searchable overview of these sections.

Explore NSM Sections

Use the search, filters and view modes to explore NSM’s divisions, sections and professional forums. You can browse by academic division or review an alphabetical index of all sections.

Tip: search by keyword (for example, “oncology”, “digital health”, “rheumatology” or “education”).

Structured by academic division

Divisions & Sections

Thirteen academic and professional groupings organize NSM activity across foundational science, clinical specialties, diagnostics, population health and membership forums.

1
Academic division

Division of Foundational & Translational Sciences

Anchors basic biomedical sciences and their translation into novel diagnostics and therapeutics, bridging laboratory discovery with clinical application.

  • Section of Molecular & Cellular Medicine
  • Section of Genetics & Genomic Medicine
  • Section of Immunology & Inflammation
  • Section of Life Sciences & Biomedical Sciences
  • Section of Experimental Therapeutics & Translational Research
2
Clinical division

Division of Internal Medicine & Subspecialties

Focuses on multidisciplinary care for adults with acute and chronic conditions, including complex multimorbidity across organ systems.

  • Section of General Internal Medicine & Multimorbidity
  • Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Section of Respiratory & Pulmonary Medicine
  • Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Section of Nephrology & Renal Medicine
  • Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • Section of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
  • Section of Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine
  • Section of Geriatric Medicine & Frailty
3
Clinical division

Division of Neurosciences & Mental Health

Integrates neurological, neurosurgical and mental health disciplines, with dedicated sections for pain and sleep medicine.

  • Section of Neurology & Clinical Neurosciences
  • Section of Neurosurgery
  • Section of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
  • Section of Pain Medicine
  • Section of Sleep Medicine
4
Clinical division

Division of Surgery & Perioperative Medicine

Encompasses general, subspecialty and perioperative surgical care across the lifespan, including intensive and critical care medicine.

  • Section of General & Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Section of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
  • Section of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
  • Section of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
  • Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Section of Otolaryngology, Laryngology & Rhinology
  • Section of Urology
  • Section of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Care
  • Section of Intensive & Critical Care Medicine
5
Clinical division

Division of Cancer & Precision Medicine

Brings together multidisciplinary oncology and haematology, with emphasis on precision and supportive care across the cancer pathway.

  • Section of Medical Oncology
  • Section of Haematology & Haemato-oncology
  • Section of Radiation Oncology
  • Section of Surgical Oncology
  • Section of Palliative & Supportive Care
6
Clinical division

Division of Women’s, Reproductive & Newborn Health

Addresses reproductive, maternal and newborn health across the continuum of care, from fertility to neonatal medicine.

  • Section of Obstetrics & Maternal Medicine
  • Section of Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine
  • Section of Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Section of Neonatology & Newborn Care
7
Clinical division

Division of Child & Adolescent Health

Covers general paediatrics, paediatric subspecialties and the transition of young people with long-term conditions into adult services.

  • Section of General Paediatrics & Child Health
  • Section of Paediatric Subspecialties
  • Section of Adolescent Medicine & Transition of Care
8
Clinical division

Division of Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine

Focuses on musculoskeletal disorders, rehabilitation across disease trajectories and sports and exercise medicine.

  • Section of Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Section of Sports & Exercise Medicine
  • Section of Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Disorders
9
Diagnostic division

Division of Diagnostics, Imaging & Laboratory Medicine

Coordinates diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and laboratory disciplines, including genomic diagnostics and pathology.

  • Section of Radiology & Imaging Sciences
  • Section of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging
  • Section of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
  • Section of Clinical Genetics & Genomic Diagnostics
10
Population & systems division

Division of Population Health, Primary Care & Health Systems

Focuses on primary care, epidemiology, occupational and environmental medicine, global health and health services research.

  • Section of General Practice & Primary Care
  • Section of Epidemiology & Public Health
  • Section of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
  • Section of Global Health & Health Security
  • Section of Health Services Research & Quality Improvement
11
Clinical division

Division of Oral, Dental & Craniofacial Medicine

Integrates dental and craniofacial disciplines, emphasizing oral health as an essential component of systemic health.

  • Section of Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Section of Periodontology & Implantology
  • Section of Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Disorders
12
Cross-cutting

Cross-cutting Thematic Sections

Thematic sections that work across divisions on digital health, patient safety, medical education, humanities and the interface between medicine and society.

  • Section of Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
  • Section of Patient Safety, Clinical Governance & Ethics
  • Section of Medical Education, Assessment & Faculty Development
  • Section of History, Humanities & Philosophy of Medicine
  • Section of Medicine & Society
13
Professional & membership forums

Professional & Membership Forums

Forums that provide dedicated spaces for different career stages and interdisciplinary clinician–scientists within NSM’s membership.

  • Students & Early Medical Careers Forum
  • Resident Doctors & Early-Career Physicians Section
  • Senior Fellows & Emeritus Members Forum
  • Interdisciplinary Clinician–Scientist Forum

Using NSM sections & forums

Academic coordination
Divisions and sections provide a framework for NSM’s scientific meetings, guideline work, research collaborations and educational activities across specialties.
Membership & participation
Participation in specific sections or forums may depend on professional background, career stage and institutional affiliation. Further details are provided via NSM’s membership and governance processes.
Cross-cutting themes
Thematic sections collaborate across multiple divisions on digital health, safety, education and the broader relationship between medicine, humanities and society.