FRCP diploma ceremony – 2 March 2027

• FRCP diplomates should take their seats in the Dorchester Library promptly at 4.30pm. One guest will proceed to the Dorchester Library Gallery, while any additional guests will be directed to one of our lecture theatres following the sounding of the gong.
•  It is important you sit in the correct seat as you will be called up to the stage in alphabetical order by surname.
• You will be given a briefing before the ceremony begins.
• The ceremony will begin at 5:00pm and we ask that all diplomates are punctual as it is difficult to admit anyone once proceedings have commenced.
• Only one adult guest per diplomate will be permitted to watch the ceremony from the Dorchester Library Gallery.
•  A link will also be made available on the ceremony event page prior to the ceremony so that family and friends can watch from home.

• On the booking form you will be asked to provide the pronunciation of your name to ensure it is read correctly during your ceremony.
• You’ll also need to submit a citation for the registrar to read alongside your name. Please provide your citation in the following format: Dr [First Name Last Name] is a consultant in emergency medicine at Salisbury Hospital with an interest in paediatric emergency medicine and research. She is Indian by origin, and her hobbies include painting, reading, chess, and badminton.

• Following the ceremony, we will host a celebratory reception, where you will be able to enjoy drinks and canapés with your loved ones to bring your afternoon of celebrations to a close.
• FRCP diplomates can attend the reception for free.
• All guest tickets include attendance at the celebratory reception.
• Guest tickets must be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
• Children under 12 are welcome at the reception and are free of charge.

• All diplomates are invited to bring a maximum of four guests to watch the ceremony and attend the reception. Please see the ticket options tab for pricing information.
• All guests must be pre-registered in advance. We cannot accommodate any additional guests on the day.
• Strictly one guest (aged 12+) per diplomate will be able to watch the ceremony from the balcony of the Dorchester Library.
• All other guests will be invited to watch the ceremony via live stream in one of our lecture theatres.

Children

• We welcome all children (aged 1 – 11) to attend both the ceremony and the reception, and they are included in your guest count.
• Children under the age of one are also welcome and will not be included in your guest count.
• There will be a crèche facility provided during the ceremony, however, places are limited and must be pre-booked and paid for in advance via the booking form. The crèche will open at 4pm and close at 7pm. Please see the crèche section in the optional extras tab for more information.
• Due to health and safety children are not permitted to view the ceremony from the Dorchester Library Gallery.

• For the purpose of the ceremony, we will be issuing sample certificates.
• Official certificates are issued by our examinations team via post. If you have not yet received your official certificate, please contact the fellowship team fellowshipqueries@rcp.ac.uk. 

• Your booking confirmation letter can be used to support visa applications for both you and your guests.
• You will receive the letter automatically as an attachment to your confirmation email.
• The letter contains your booking information, including the guest names entered on your booking form. Please ensure guest names match passport or other official identification documents so that the letter is generated accurately.
• We cannot amend confirmation letters to include dates of birth, passport numbers or other personal information.
• The RCP cannot issue separate visa support letters or influence visa application decisions. Please visit the UKVI website for information on visa requirements and applications.

• Ceremony and reception - FRCP diplomate - £0

• Ceremony and reception - 1 adult guests (12+ years) - £45
• Ceremony and reception - 2 adult guests (12+ years) - £90
• Ceremony and reception - 3 adult guests (12+ years) - £135
• Ceremony and reception - 4 adult guest (12+ years) - £180

•       Ceremony and reception (1-11 years old) - £0

• We are pleased to be able to offer a crèche facility during the ceremony.
• Crèche places are limited and must be booked in advance. Please indicate on the booking form that you wish to book a crèche place for your child.
• The crèche will open at 4:00pm and will close at 7:00pm for children from 6 months to 8 years.
• The crèche is run by experienced staff from Pop Up, Party and Play who will care for and entertain your children.
• Please add your child's name, age, any allergies and accessibility needs in the access requirements box when completing the booking form.
• The crèche costs £35 per child. Payments must be paid in advance.
• Children placed in the crèche who are over the age of 1 are included in the four-guest maximum.
• The crèche will not be open during the celebratory reception. 

• On the day of the ceremony, you will have the opportunity to have professional photos taken to commemorate the occasion.
• The photography service will be run by Tempest.
• Pre-booking is not required – just pop in before your ceremony and the staff from Tempest will be able to assist you.
• Photography will open at 3:00pm and will take place in the Council Chamber.
• Tempest will take a photograph of each FRCP diplomate with the president during the ceremony.
• To purchase your photos, payment must be paid to Tempest at the time.
• For more information or any queries relating to photography please contact Tempest Graduation on 01736 751 855.

• Gowns for the ceremony can be hired through Tempest at the cost of £45.
• It is recommended that members book and pay for their gown hire in advance of their ceremony, however Tempest will bring some spares for hire on the day.
• Gowns can be reserved via the Tempest website from approximately 1-2 weeks before the ceremony. You will need to provide your RCP code to secure your reservation.
• Please note that it is not compulsory to wear a gown, although many diplomates do choose to.
• Gowns will need to be returned to the Linacre room ahead of the reception and leaving the premises.
• For more information or any queries relating to gowning please contact Tempest Graduation by email info@graduategowning.co.uk or by phone 01736 751 855.

• We will be offering diplomates and their guests the opportunity to be taken on a heritage and exhibition tour, guided by the Archive and Museum Services team.
• Pre-booking is not required – please arrive 5 minutes before the time you wish to attend to join in on the tour.
• Tour times will be clearly advertised around the venue on the day of the ceremony. 

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