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Who We Are
About the British Institute for Longevity Medicine (BILM)

The British Institute for Longevity Medicine (BILM) is a UK‑based, non‑profit learned society and academic association that exists to promote safe, evidence‑based longevity medicine and healthspan‑focused care.

We act as an emerging professional body for GMC‑registered doctors practising longevity, preventive and regenerative medicine, regulating the activities of our members in the public interest and in the collective interests of the profession.

  • A learned society
  • Advancing Longevity medicine as academic and clinical discipline through research, education, conferences, publications and public engagement.
  • A Professional Body
  • Setting and upholding standards of practice, education and ethics for doctors working in longevity medicine
As a learned society, BILM promotes scholarship, discussion and innovation in longevity medicine. As a professional body, it develops standards, curricula and governance frameworks that help ensure members’ activities are ethical, evidence‑based and aligned with the public good.
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Our Purpose

BILM was established to bring coherence and clinical rigour to a rapidly evolving field

that has often been driven by commercial forces rather than professional standards

Advance the field

Promote longevity medicine as a rigorous academic and clinical discipline grounded in robust science.

Support doctors

Help UK doctors practise longevity, preventive and regenerative medicine safely, effectively and ethically.

Protect the public

Set clear standards, guidance and accountability to raise professionalism and evidence in care.

Our vision

Our vision is a UK where

Mainstream longevity medicine

A UK where longevity medicine is recognised and valued within everyday clinical practice.

Trusted healthspan healthcare

Patients receive safe, personalised care from trained clinicians working to shared standards.

Responsible self-regulation

Professional standards are set to support patient-centred care in the public interest.

Our mission

BILM’s mission aligns with the core functions of respected professional bodies and learned societies:

Set rigorous professional standards

for training and clinical practice in longevity, preventive and regenerative medicine.

Support continuing professional development (CPD)

via events, grand rounds and online learning.

Educate and examine doctors

providing structured pathways (including FBILM) to demonstrate competence.

Influence policy and public discourse

on longevity medicine, advocating for safe, equitable and evidence‑based services.

Advance research and scholarship

through grants, a dedicated journal and academic collaboration.

Regulate members’ professional conduct

within our scope, via codes of practice, guidance and expectations,

What we do

Advancing standards, education and clinical excellence in longevity medicine.

Standards, curriculum and FBILM examination

BILM develops a structured curriculum in longevity medicine for UK doctors and delivers a rigorous examination that leads to Fellowship (FBILM).

  • Curriculum mapped to core competencies in longevity, preventive and regenerative medicine.

  • Examination standards inspired by established UK specialty and membership exams, adapted to the longevity context.

  • FBILM post‑nominals signalling recognised expertise and adherence to BILM standards.

 

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CKS‑Style guidelines and good practice

We produce CKS‑style Longevity Guidelines, designed like NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries but focused on longevity and regenerative topics.

Each guideline includes:

  • Evidence grading using contemporary frameworks.

  • Patient selection and risk stratification.

  • Dosing regimens, treatment protocols and de‑prescribing strategies.

  • Monitoring, safety, contraindications and follow‑up pathways.

These resources help regulate how members apply longevity interventions in practice and support consistent, defensible decision‑making.

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Accreditation and clinical services

We develop and operate accreditation frameworks that promote safe clinical environments:

  • Longevity clinic accreditation – benchmarking services against BILM standards for governance, staffing, protocols and patient communication.

  • Clinical research services – protocol design, investigator support and methodological input for longevity‑focused studies.

  • Evidence review and consulting – independent evaluations of products, diagnostics and programmes making longevity claims.

Through these activities, BILM influences the quality of services offered to the public and sets expectations for member involvement with industry.

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Research and the British Journal of Longevity Medicine (BJLM)

As a learned society, BILM actively promotes research and dissemination:

  • The British Journal of Longevity Medicine (BJLM) – an open‑access journal for clinical and translational longevity research.

  • Research grants, essay prizes and student/trainee awards.

  • Methodological and collaborative support for studies that evaluate real‑world longevity interventions and healthspan outcomes.

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Our trajectory

BILM is intentionally structured along the lines of successful learned societies and medical professional bodies that began by defining standards, supporting members and demonstrating public value before later formal recognition. Our long‑term ambition is to stand alongside established UK professional bodies as the recognised authority for longevity medicine, while always respecting the statutory role of the GMC and the wider ecosystem of Royal Colleges and faculties.

Further information

BILM provides educational activities typical of learned societies and colleges:

  • Annual British Longevity Medicine Conference.

  • Regular grand rounds, case‑based webinars and journal clubs.

  • On‑demand CPD modules and short courses aligned with appraisal and revalidation needs.

This CPD offer supports doctors to maintain and develop competence throughout their careers.

Like other professional bodies and learned societies, BILM’s legitimacy rests on acting in the public interest, not just serving its members.

We do this by:

  • Prioritising patient safety and ethical practice in all guidance and accreditation decisions.

  • Being transparent about evidence, uncertainty and conflicts of interest in longevity interventions.

  • Engaging constructively with the GMC, medical Royal Colleges, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and other stakeholders to complement, not duplicate, existing regulatory frameworks.

  • Using our collective expertise to inform health policy, commissioning and public debate around longevity and healthspan.

BILM’s governance is designed to mirror best practice in learned societies and professional bodies:

  • A Board of Trustees (or equivalent) oversees strategy, finance, risk and charitable objectives.

  • A Council of Fellows and members leads on professional, educational and standards‑related matters.

  • Specialist committees (education and exams, guidelines and standards, research and journal, accreditation and ethics) provide expert oversight.

  • Lay and patient representatives contribute independent scrutiny and ensure decisions reflect the public interest.

We publish strategies, reports and key policies, and hold member meetings to maintain transparency and accountability.

BILM membership is open to:

  • GMC‑registered doctors (GPs, physicians, surgeons and other specialists) with an interest in longevity, preventive and regenerative medicine.

  • Doctors working in longevity clinics, health optimisation services, academic units or related fields.

  • Trainees and medical students who wish to build a career in longevity medicine and contribute to the discipline as it matures.

As in other learned societies, membership brings opportunities for:

  • Professional recognition (including FBILM for eligible Fellows).

  • Access to guidelines, CPD, events and networks.

  • Participation in committees, working groups and governance.

  • Contributing to research, publications and policy work that shapes the field.

Still want to learn more?

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