The entirety of our collections of books, reports and pamphlets can be found via a single catalogue. These collections reflect the modern needs of physicians, the needs of physicians past, and the work the RCP has been involved in over time.
The majority of the books published in the last hundred years are available for loan to full library members and medical student and foundation doctor members. Members of the public are welcome to view these books on a reference-only basis. A list of the most recent acquisitions can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Read more about our collections for historians and researchers
The RCP has a large and unique collection of historical materials, including our rare books and special collections, still being added to today. Access to the majority of these is by appointment only, with a reader registration form to be completed on your first visit.
Lendable collections include:
RCP publications
- guidelines
- reports
- exam papers
- Medical Masterclass
Reports
Ten years of reports relating to current political and health-related topics from government and non-governmental bodies, health-related organisations and charities
RCP policy areas
- obesity
- drugs and alcohol
- smoking
- environmental health
- health inequalities
Medical education and professional development
- teaching and training strategies
- workplace skills including presentations, interviews, project management and team working
- supervision, appraisal and assessment
- research methodology
- leadership & management
- psychology and learning
- career development
- medical ethics
- mrcp(uk) exam revision materials
Medical profession
- the changing role of doctors in society
- women in medicine
- the evolution of medical ethics
- legal and forensic medicine
- health service provision
RCP's specialties, past and present
Current practice and historical development of the specialties the RCP covers now, and has covered in the past.
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