Latest news and statements

College Statement on Secretary of State for Health’s “Our Plan For Patients”

23 Sep 2022

We welcome the Secretary of State’s focus on ambulances, the backlog, care, doctors and dentists as the key priorities for her new role. However, it is only by solving the workforce issues our Fe...

College Statement on AoMRC ‘Fixing the NHS’ Report

21 Sep 2022

The Academy report published today is the starkest warning yet of the challenges our NHS faces over this crucial winter period and beyond.  ...

College Statement on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

12 Sep 2022

“The whole community of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow notes with sadness the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our condolences to King Charles III, ...

College statement on new UK Prime Minister

06 Sep 2022

Commenting on Liz Truss’s appointment and the challenges ahead, Mike McKirdy, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow said: “Regardless of who is Prime Minister we ...

Changes to Part 1 and Part 2 written examination fees from diet 4 2022

01 Sep 2022

The Federation has taken the decision to increase exam fees from the 2022/04 diet. This increase will apply to candidates sitting Parts 1 and 2 of the MRCP(UK) diploma in the UK and internationally...