Other great benefits include:

• Quarterly issues of The Journal of Podiatric Medicine
• Access to The SMAE Institute website which contains latest news, information and discussion forum for both students and members  including a "Studybuddy section" for those members who are learning a course.
• Nationwide local branch network (13 branches plus sub-branches)  of the BCPA 
• Summer School and Annual Convention for further educational needs and meeting fellow members
• Unique Continual Professional Development programmes and streaming CD Roms for the convenience of keeping up to date at home
• Discount Buying of medical supplies pertaining to the professions
• Representation on national groups