Join the RCP

RCP membership aims to support you to have a successful and enjoyable career – whether you’ve just started training or been practising for years.

We advocate for your needs, help you to gain new skills, knowledge and keep you informed of the latest developments and enable you to connect with supportive colleagues through our local, national and global networks.

Join today and discover the benefits of being part of a global community of over 39,000 members and fellows, spanning every career stage from medical student to retired consultant.

Membership by career stage

Click on the links below to find out more about membership for your career stage.

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Get involved

The RCP community is a network of supportive colleagues who care that you succeed.

We provide dedicated resources, training and events – all tailored to your career stage and individual goals.

Every member is welcomed and valued. With us you can build relationships with colleagues across local networks, help shape local and regional initiatives, and contribute to our national voice to influence change on the issues that matter most to you.

Your benefits

As a member of the RCP you'll benefit from a wide range of resources to help you excel at every stage of your career, including:

free access to webinars and CPD lectures via RCP Player plus discounted access to conferences and training
dedicated resources to keep you abreast of the latest developments in general medicine, the specialities and the future delivery of healthcare
a regional and international network to support you wherever you’re based
option to pay JRCPTB fees in instalments
free access to our online CPD diary and exclusive app, saving you £165 per year.

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Why join?

Hear from some of our members about what RCP membership means to them and how it supports their career and continued education.

Membership categories

Find out more about our different membership categories and the benefits we offer for:

Collegiate membership: available to doctors who hold the MRCP(UK) qualification or NHS consultants in a substantive position
Associate membership: available to medical students, foundation doctors and qualified physicians, including SAS doctors and advanced clinical practitioners
Fellowship of the RCP: an accolade held by some of the most exceptional and innovative physicians in the world
Physician associates: available to PA students and qualified PAs
Retired physicians.