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Our regulations

The regulations support the byelaws by providing detailed guidance on how College processes are managed. This includes procedures for membership and fellowship, the organisation of examinations and the governance of faculties.

What are the regulations?

The Regulations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow provide detailed guidance on how the College is run. 

They support the Byelaws by setting out the procedures for membership and fellowship, the organisation of examinations and the governance of our faculties.

These Regulations are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose and reflect best practice across the professions we support.

What do the regulations cover?

It should be noted that the detailed rules relating to the following matters are contained in the College Byelaws: 

  • Meetings of the College
  • Election procedure
  • Duties of officers
  • Granting of licences/diplomas
  • Finances of the College
  • Examination procedure
  • Admission procedure and ceremony
  • Professional misconduct

How to read the regulations

You can download the regulations for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow by selecting the below link.