About us

Discover our rich history, our people and commitments, information on our governance and how to find us.

We represent around 40,000 physicians worldwide – educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.

What we do

Discover the story of the RCP, and our role in driving improvements in health and healthcare.

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Our people

Meet the RCP’s trustees, officers, volunteers and senior staff.

People

Three Images Collage 720×500Px RCP History, Library, Museum, RCP Buildings

Governance at the Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a membership organisation and registered charity, established by Royal Charter in 1518 and incorporated by an Act of Parliament.

How we are governed

A commitment to environmental sustainability

The RCP is committed to minimising the environmental impacts of our operations and looking for new ways to improve sustainability.

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Careers

Looking to join our team and work at the RCP? Find out about our current vacancies and why the RCP could be the right place for you.

Work at the RCP

Equality and diversity

We believe the RCP thrives by actively promoting inclusivity, with people of all backgrounds coming together to achieve our mission.

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Find us

The RCP has offices in Regent's Park, London and our northern home The Spine in Paddington Village, Liverpool.

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Medicinal garden

The Royal College of Physicians' garden contains over 1,100 plants, all with links to medicine.

RCP library

Our library supports fellows, members and students to meet their professional development and educational goals.

RCP museum

Explore more than 500 years of medical history in our iconic building in the heart of London.