The Hippocrates Society for Poetry and Medicine provides an international forum for people from anywhere in the world interested in the interface between poetry and medicine.
Activities
Activities of interest to members include an annual international symposium, workshops, readings, and publications by the Hippocrates Press.
There is also an annual Hippocrates Prize with 3 categories: an international Open category, an international Young Poets award, and a UK NHS category.
Membership
The annual membership subscription of the Hippocrates Society for Poetry and Medicine includes
- one free copy of the current year's Hippocrates Prize Anthology
- 20% discount on Hippocrates Press publications
- discount on registration for Hippocrates initiative events, including the annual International Symposium on Poetry and Medicine, Hippocrates Prize awards, workshops, readings and other events.
Recent and pending events eligible for 20% discount on registration:
Friday 17th May 2019
10th Hippocrates Poetry and Medicine Conference
10th HIppocrates Awards for Poetry and Medicine
Centre for Life, Necastle-upon-Tyne, UK
Thursday 10th and Friday 11th May 2018
9th Hippocrates Poetry and Medicine Conference
9th HIppocrates Awards for Poetry and Medicine
Northwesterm University, Poetry Foundation and Contemporary Art Museum, Chicago
Saturday 21st April 2018
Poetry and Medicine Workshop, Warwick University (25% discount)
Saturday 6th May 2017, Harvard Medical School
8th International Symposium on Poetry and Medicine and 2017 Hippocrates Awards
Friday 15th April 2016, London 9.00 - 16.00
7th International Symposium on Poetry and Medicine
Friday 15th April 2016, London 9.00 - 16.00
2016 Hippocrates Prize Awards Ceremony and Reception
Saturday 23rd May 2015 , London 9.00 - 16.00
6th International Symposium on Poetry and Medicine
Saturday 23rd May 2015 , London 16.00 - 18.00
2015 Hippocrates Prize Awards Ceremony and Reception
Annual Subscription
You may pay by PayPal or by direct bank transfer.
There is a charge for using PayPal and no charge for direct bank payment.
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Rates for direct bank payment
Standard membership - £40
Student - undergraduate or PhD - £30
Retired - £30
The details for direct bank payment are
Bank: HSBC
Account name: Hippocrates Poetry
Sort Code 40-27-06
Account No. 42286505
Reference: your Surname + Society
