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

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Welcome to the RCP

We represent a global community of physicians spanning every career stage from medical student to consultant. Together our mission is to educate, improve and influence for better health and care.

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2025 elections

Nominations are now open for the roles of president, clinical vice president and elected councillors.

Find all our current opportunities, arrangements and guidance for the upcoming RCP elections here.

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The RCP is patient centred and clinically-led, with our members working in hospitals and the community across more than 30 different medical specialties. We drive improvements in health and healthcare through advocacy and education.

Educating

Explore our upcoming courses, workshops, on-demand learning and flagship conferences.

Education and learning

Improving

Access resources, tools and methodologies, combined with courses, coaching and networking to support and promote a continuously improving healthcare system.

Improving care

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Influencing

Explore our policy and campaigns agenda, focused on influencing for the better the way that public health and healthcare is designed and delivered.

Policy and campaigns

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Looking to grow in your career?

Whether at home, online or at our beautiful library in our London building by Regent's Park, we can support you in further developing your career.

Education and learning

Latest news

More news and opinion

19/04/24

RCP responds to Health Foundation report on inequalities in major illness in England

News

18/04/24

Recruitment open for three RCP censors

News

18/04/24

RCP calls for regulations to protect children and young people from vaping

01/11/23

Professor Sir Michael Marmot on health inequity: Part 1

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Manifesto for medicine – a healthier nation with access to excellent care

Ahead of the 2024 general election, we have published a manifesto setting out five priority areas where the next UK government must take action.

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RCP Player

Discover our medical streaming service that offers learning resources and events, both live and on-demand.

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About

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

Upcoming events

Explore our range of upcoming events, including webinars, conferences and ceremonies.

Venue hire

We have two versatile venues in London and Liverpool for conferences, meetings, dining and training.

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