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Membership benefits

As well as joining a global community of like-minded individuals, your membership can help you make the most of your career. We understand that every career path is unique and membership of the College can be tailored to support the choices you make. We provide career support and continuing professional development to help you reach your full potential while saving you time and money.

Core membership benefits

Our Core Benefits reflect our approach to learning and professional development which 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.

Internationally recognised post-nominals

Fellows and Members can use the College’s postnominals to show your expertise and experience. This does not apply to affiliate or associate member categories.

Join committees

Committee participation is a great way to become involved in College life, influence College activities and enhance your professional portfolio.

Employment verification

Support your applications for employment and demonstrate your commitment to the profession with a letter from the College verifying your membership.

Communities and networks

Our members are a network of inspirational leaders. We work across diverse areas of healthcare ranging from engagement to influencing policy and supporting the development and delivery of education and examinations.

Voting rights

Decide who makes the decisions you care about by participating in elections for College Council and Executive Boards.

Join our community

Joining the College offers you the unique opportunity to become part of a global network committed to excellence in patient care and medical innovation.

As a Member, you’ll gain access to invaluable resources that’ll support your professional growth, including substantial discounts on world-class courses and conferences, a suite of digital learning tools tailored to your needs and the use of internationally recognised postnominals.

You can start your journey with us as an Affiliate Member for just £16 per year.

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Added value

We are pleased to provide a value added benefits programme, which is designed to provide you with sector leading career support and continuing professional development.

Digital learning

Membership gives you free and discounted access to a library of digital learning modules.

Discounted rates on courses

With a broad range of options across the medical profession, we can support whatever direction you want your career to go in. Members enjoy up to £150 off courses.

Member prices for conferences

Get up to 40% off a range of conferences and events delivered by world-leading experts.

Regional Advisors

Mentor the next generation of medical professionals or get support and guidance from some of the best voices in your field.

Daily media update

Stay up to date with all the latest health stories in the UK, delivered to your inbox every day.

Weekly international media update

Get an email roundup of international health news.

Discounted room hire

Members receive a substantial discount on booking College spaces through 1599 at the Royal College.

Become an examiner

Help us maintain and set international standards. Get involved with a range of activities from question writing to face-to-face examining and gain some CPD points at the same time too.

Scholarships and awards

Access to an unrivalled range of scholarships and awards to develop your professional skills.

Mentorship

Connect with a mentor or help coach a mentee through our community platform, My Mentoring. Build lasting relationships and enhance your skills.

UpToDate subscription discount

Get up to 20% off an UpToDate subscription.

Journal access

Get free access to thousands of full text journals, including the BMJ and Lancet via Athens.

Study space

Members get access to the College library, a great study space.

College Voice

Keep up to date by reading our biannual membership magazine, College Voice.

Tax relief

If you’re based in the UK, save money through writing off the tax on your membership.

Senior Fellows' Club

Established in 1976, the Senior Fellows’ Club is a valued part of College life. Membership is open to all Fellows and Members who have retired from substantive practice.

Internationally recognised postnominals

Fellows and Members can use the College’s postnominals to show your expertise and experience. This does not apply to Affiliate or Associate Member categories.