RCP elections – vice president for Wales (VPW)

The vice president for Wales (VPW) is a college officer role with senior leadership responsibilities. Directly responsible to the president, you will be a key member of the RCP senior clinical team, a member of Council and the RCP Wales Committee. The role is responsible for supporting and uniting the members and fellows in Wales, as well as playing a key role in delivering the RCP’s strategy and policy regionally.

Vice president for Wales role description

Election result

Council received a single (two-person job share) nomination for VPW and agreed that those nominated would be elected unopposed – to begin tenure as soon as possible.

Congratulations are due to:

  • RICE Samuel/THOMAS Ben (two-person job share)

Further details will follow in due course.

The RCP extends its thanks to all fellows who have nominated others or agreed to stand for election. The process to stand requires determination and commitment, on top of the candidates' normal day-to-day pressures as physicians and individuals.

The elections page has the full timetable plus background information for fellows and members on the roles, process and rules – including guidance on campaigning – across all elections.