Regional contacts

Regional contacts can provide local support and information about the RCP.

Library

The RCP library has an extensive collection and range of services available to members and fellows, and members of the public.  If you are interested in medical policy and practice, and modern medical history please refer to the following. 

The Jerwood Medical Education Resource Centre (MERC) contains a comprehensive collection of print and multimedia education resources.

Museum, historical research, and archives

Please contact the Heritage Centre for information about RCP history, heritage collections, and services including tours and access to pre-1900 books and manuscripts.

MRCP(UK) & Exams

The three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom share a common membership examination in general medicine, which is the knowledge-based assessment for core medical training, the MRCP(UK).

In addition, there are now Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs) in selected specialties.

The Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM) Examination is designed to give recognition of competence in the provision of care of the elderly.

The Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) examination is intended to test the knowledge required of physicians who wish to practice medicine effectively in developing countries.

Specialty recruitment

The Specialty Recruitment Office of the RCP (London) manages the processes of application and recruitment to 18 specialty training programmes, at both CT1 and ST3 levels. Fore more information, please visit the relevant website and/or contact the appropriate recruitment email helpdesk.

CT1 recruitment
(core medical training, acute care common stem (acute medicine); all deaneries in England, Northern Ireland and Wales):

ST3 recruitment
(16 specialties – see website; all deaneries in England and Wales, plus Northern Ireland for palliative medicine):

Membership enquiries

If you would like to become a member of the RCP or have queries about your membership, please contact the Membership Department.

International

The International department communicates with the RCP’s overseas fellows and members.  It also provides support for international medical graduates in the UK.

Education, conferences and educational events

The RCP organises an annual programme of educational events, conferences and development courses for physicians.

Conferences and events:

Educational events and courses:

Clinical guidelines and audits

The RCP publishes clinical guidelines and conducts audits of current clinical practice.

Publications

To find out more about our journal Clinical Medicine, and RCP-produced books, guidelines and reports please contact our Publications Department. 

Press and media enquiries

If you are a member of the media and would like further information about RCP activities or comment on health issues, please contact our Press and PR team.

Job vacancies at the RCP

Please contact the Human Resources department for enquiries about jobs and vacancies.

Job description approval and advisory appointments committees

The RCP plays an important role in approving job descriptions for consultant and specialty doctor grade posts, and in forming advisory appointments committees (AACs).

William Harvey House Accommodation

William Harvey House accommodation combines two important attributes to the Royal College of Physicians: its unique history and as a valuable facility for our fellows and members. The interior upgrade of all 18 bedrooms now offers newly refurbished en-suite or private bathrooms with well -equipped workstations and numerous other modern amenities.

To book accommodation:

Venue hire for conferences & banqueting

The Royal College of Physicians is a Grade 1 listed building suitably equipped for hosting variety of corporate and social events. Please contact our Meetings and Events office for further information.

Website feedback

If you have any comments and suggestions about the RCP website, or would like to report a broken link, please contact the Web Team. Please note, the Web Team does not respond to general enquiries.