For over 500 years, the Royal College of Physicians has been shaped and strengthened by its members and fellows. Thank you for being part of our community, and for everything you do to advance high quality care, education and professional standards across the UK and internationally.
We would now like to invite you to play an even greater role in shaping the future of medical education by joining our clinical education faculty.
Clinical education faculty role description
'I enjoy the variety that being a member of the clinical education faculty brings. Co-facilitating RCP workshops is a refreshing interlude to clinical commitments, and the days provide an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from different backgrounds and specialties.
It is valuable to understand challenges and successes through the experiences delegates share within the workshops and these are a learning opportunity for me too.'
Dr Bryony Alderman
RCP sustainability education fellow (2025-present) consultant, palliative medicine, Royal Surrey County Hospital
Become a member of the clinical education faculty
As a member of the volunteer faculty, you will join a community of experienced educators and clinicians who help us deliver high quality learning, workshops and programmes across the UK and abroad. Your insight, passion and experience can make a meaningful difference to the next generation of doctors, while supporting your own development as an educator.
We have a limited number of places available on our faculty each year. We welcome applications from senior physicians with an interest in teaching and education, including SAS doctors, consultants, alumni of our RCP clinical education fellowship, and recently retired physicians who would like to return to education.
Download an application form
'Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to all our current clinical education faculty members for your involvement with education activities and everything you do. I have been part of the faculty myself since 2017 and it has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my professional life.
The breadth of teaching we offer is fantastic, and I continue to learn from our education team and our participants. I would thoroughly recommend becoming part of this inspiring community.'
Professor Mumtaz Patel
President, Royal College of Physicians
Why join?
- Play a key role in delivering high quality education that supports and inspires the next generation of doctors.
- Share your expertise, learn from others, and develop your skills as a mentor, teacher and facilitator.
- Connect with colleagues from across specialties at our annual faculty development day.
- Receive travel and lunch expenses for in person teaching days, in line with RCP policy.
- Benefit from feedback, mentoring and ongoing training.
- Earn CPD points for your first teaching session, with opportunities to gain more through developing workshops, programmes and resources.
- Be formally recognised for your contribution through an annual letter of thanks, RCP channels and our website.
- Join a community of educators who consistently describe the experience as enjoyable, energising and professionally fulfilling.
'Joining the clinical education faculty offers opportunities to develop leadership and teaching skills, influence training standards, collaborate with colleagues and contribute meaningfully to improving patient care through medical education.'
Dr Alex Crowe
RCP censor, consultant nephrologist at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, responsible officer appraiser for NHSE
How to apply
To apply to become a member of the RCP Clinical Education Faculty, please send your completed application form and a short CV (maximum two pages, focusing on educational experience) to educationfaculty@rcp.ac.uk.
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed every three months.