Become a member today
We are here to help you confidently fulfil your role as a medical and specialty registrar.
Our dedicated resources and support networks are specifically designed to support you to become a confident and accomplished clinician.
We know that your future success is not only about medical expertise. Our quality education, events and training tools are designed to build your clinical knowledge, as well as communication and leadership skills. Everything we do fits flexibly around your individual work schedule and career goals as you become a successful, well-connected clinical leader.
Join nowMembership benefits
As a doctor in specialty training, you get special access to all the RCP has to offer, including:
- free access to streamed CPD content via RCP Player, including the Next gen series
- free and discounted access to conferences and events such as Call the medical registrar
- free access to RCP launchpad, which brings together information, tips and guidance into one resource to help you in the next steps of your career
- free access to e-learning modules such as Breaking bad news.
- discounted access to education and training opportunities for mid-career doctors and those transitioning to become a consultant
- free publication in Clinical Medicine (ClinMed) and Future Healthcare Journal, as well as regular updates from ClinMed, Future Healthcare Journal and Commentary magazine
- free access to the RCP eLibrary
- Opportunities to Meet your president and feed directly into the work of the RCP and what we advocate for
- entry into our regional poster competition and Turner-Warwick lecture scheme
- representation and support through the Resident Doctor Committee and the college and associate college tutor network
- the option to pay JRCPTB fees in instalments alongside your membership subscription
- 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
- discounts and offers, including access to TOTUM Pro (formerly NUS Extra) and 20% off UptoDate
- opportunity to apply to a number of awards, bursaries and prizes that are exclusive to RCP members and fellows
- collegiate members are able to vote in the elections of RCP vice presidents and councillors - see FAQs below for eligibility.
Members and fellows are encouraged to regularly check and update their personal details on MyRCP. This helps us provide content, services, and benefits that are relevant and tailored to your needs.
Become a member todayFrequently asked questions
If you are a consultant or an NHS consultant in a substantive post then you are eligible for collegiate membership.
If you are in specialty training enrolled in higher medical training with the JRCPTB, you qualify for collegiate membership. We encourage you to spread the cost of your training fees by paying annually alongside your trainee collegiate membership subscription.
If you have passed the MRCP(UK) exam you qualify for collegiate membership.
If you are a qualified international physician who has passed the MRCP(UK) exam you are eligible for collegiate membership.
Specialty trainee (UK) - £167.00
Collegiate membership (UK 0-2 years as a consultant) – £218.00
Collegiate membership (UK 3-4 years as a consultant) – £251.00
Collegiate membership (UK more than 5 years as a consultant) – £330.00
Collegiate membership (international - high income country*) – £168.00
Collegiate membership (international - low middle income country) – £147.00
Collegiate membership (SAS doctors) - £210.00
Collegiate membership is renewed on 1 October each year
Your membership fee will be calculated based on the point in the membership year you join and how much of the membership year is remaining.
If you are a UK taxpayer, save from 22–40% of the cost of your membership subscription. Please read our payment information document to find out more about subscriptions and concessions.
*as defined by the World Bank
If you are a UK taxpayer, save from 22 – 40% of the cost of your membership subscription. Please read our payment information document to find out more about subscriptions and concessions.
