Internal medicine trainees prior to passing MRCP(UK) are eligible for associate membership. Once you have passed MRCP(UK) you are eligible for collegiate membership.
We want you to have a successful and enjoyable career. We know it can be demanding, so have created the practical tools and networks to support your development, in every placement. Our dedicated and thriving community is here to help you succeed in becoming a brilliant physician who delivers the highest quality patient care.
Through RCP membership, you can build relationships with colleagues across local networks, help shape local and regional initiatives, and contribute to our national voice. Together, we influence positive change on the issues that matter most to you.
Membership benefits for internal medicine trainees
- Free access to streamed CPD content via RCP Player, including a series dedicated to trainees.
- Free and discounted access to conferences and events such as Call the medical registrar.
- Free access to e-learning modules such as Breaking bad news.
- Discounted access to education and training opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills.
- Full online access to Clinical Medicine, Future Healthcare Journal and Commentary magazine to keep you abreast of the latest developments across general medicine, the specialties and the future delivery of healthcare.
- Entry into our regional poster competition and Turner-Warwick lecture scheme.
- Representation and support through the Trainees Committee and the college and associate college tutor network.
- Discounts and offers, including access to TOTUM Pro (formerly NUS Extra) and 20% off UptoDate.
- Access to our Members and Fellows Lounge at The Spine boasting impressive views of Liverpool and beyond, free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, access to charging points and more.
- Free access to our specialty careers digest, a compilation of specialty career biographies created for the Specialty careers showcase event.
- Opportunity to apply to a number of awards, bursaries and prizes that are exclusive to RCP members and fellows.
After your foundation year, we also offer the option to combine membership payments with your JRCPTB training fees.