Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Founded in 1599 we are an inclusive, global community that enables our members to develop the skills, knowledge and leadership to improve patient care. We have over 15,000 members - physicians, surgeons, dental professionals and those working in podiatry and travel medicine. We are a truly diverse community across 97 countries and empower our members to provide the highest standards of care to their patients through education, training and assessment.

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Our Fellows and Members are the heart of our College community. They are committed to ongoing learning and development to remain at the forefront of patient care. Our approach to learning and professional development enables members across all disciplines to both contribute to the delivery of education, examinations and peer support, and learn from colleagues and experts at all stages of their career.

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Courses and Conferences

eLearning

Examinations

Awards and Scholarships

Upcoming courses and conferences

Pre-Diploma Celebration Dinner at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Date: 11 November 2024
Location: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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November Diploma Ceremony
Date: 12 November 2024
Location: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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President’s Conference: Confronting Obesity - Challenges, Prevention and Treatment
Date: 14 November 2024
Location: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
CPD credits: 6
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Training the Clinical Trainer
Date: 19 - 20 November 2024
Location: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
CPD credits: 12
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Surgical Skills for the Emergency Department Resuscitation Room
Date: 20 - 21 November 2024
Location: Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre
CPD credits: 9
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Supporting your career

Membership benefits

We provide tailored career support and continuing professional development so you can reach your full potential as a healthcare professional. We are pleased to provide a benefit program designed to provide you with sector leading career support, continuing professional development, and save you time and money.

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Library services

Whether you are a Senior Fellow, busy practitioner, examination candidate, or student, the College Library has a wide range of resources and services that can help to support your research, learning and CPD. Get access to online resources including eJournals and eBooks and find out how to apply for an Athens Account.

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Speaking up for the profession

As an inspiring College community, we are standing up for your interests on all of these key issues. Through advocacy, awareness raising and influence we are demanding action to address these challenges and putting forward solutions for the benefits of the profession and the patients we care for.

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