Join the BSC
The Belgian Society of Cardiology (BSC) is a scientific community open to all professionals involved in cardiology - including cardiologists, physicians from other specialties, researchers, students and interns, nurses and paramedics.
By becoming a BSC member, you join a professional network dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical excellence. The membership supports you by providing information and supporting your education and research projects. As part of the BSC, you also contribute to shaping health policies and standards at both the Belgian and European level.
The BSC offers a unique opportunity to network with your peers and get access to a range of benefits.
Membership benefits
Events
Reduced registration fee to the annual BSC congress.
Education
Online subscription to Acta Cardiologica journal and access to specific BSC website pages.
Information
Regular information updates from BSC and its working groups
Funding
Eligibility to apply for funding opportunities and prizes.
Advocacy
Join a strong and influential voice for the cardiology profession and contribute to shaping health policies and standards.
ESC
European Society of Cardiology Community membership giving you access to additional benefits.
- 30% savings on article processing charges for EJH Case Reports
- 10% savings on Article Processing Charges (All non-OA titles)ESC Pocket Guidelines available at onsite ESC Congresses – while stocks last
- Exclusive access to Clinical Decision Support tools
- Savings on ESC Journals (except EHJ Digital health; EHJ Open)
- Savings on ESC Books
- ESC Webinars on recent ESC Guidelines (live and on-demand)
- Access to Webinar Series in general cardiology
- Access to the ESC Member Directory
- Access to Members newsletter
- Savings on ESC Heart Failure Open access submission
Fees
Cardiologist
Registered as Doctor/Specialist in Cardiology (according to the Belgian law) and practicing in this field for two years or more.
Subject matter specialist
Not a cardiologist but a Doctor/specialist with professional competences in cardiology.
Scientist
Scientists working the the cardiovascular domain.
Paramedic
Nurses and physiotherapists with an interest and expertise in the care of cardiac patients.
Junior
Doctor/specialist in training in cardiology or a Doctor/specialist in cardiology for 2 years or less.
Become a member
Note: Membership always begins on 1 January and ends on 31 December, irrespective of when the membership is purchased during the year