Professional and Personal Development
We provide tailored career support and continuing professional development so you can reach your full potential as a healthcare professional.
Core 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 postnominals (Fellows and Members)
Demonstrate your proven expertise and experience.
Eligibility to join committees
Committee participation is a great way to become involved in College life, influence College activities and enhance your professional portfolio.
Verifications for Employment
Support your applications for employment and demonstrate your commitment to the profession with a letter from the College verifying your membership.
College 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 educational and examinations. Find out more here.
Voting Rights
Decide who makes the decisions you care about by participating in elections for College Council and Executive Boards.
Added Value
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow strives to make your membership work for you. We are pleased to provide a value added benefit program, which is designed to provide you with sector leading career support and continuing professional development, and not to mention, save you time and money.
eLearning SAVE £££
Free and discounted eLearning only available to our members.
Discounted rates on CPD accredited clinical and non-clinical skills courses SAVE £££
Our comprehensive academic programme provides you with a broad range of CPD approved Clinical and Non-Clinical symposia. Members enjoy discounts of up to £150 per conference.
Discounted rates at educational symposia and events SAVE £££
Get up to 60% off our full rolling programme of high quality educational conferences and courses developed and delivered by leading experts in their fields.
Free subscription to Dental Update Magazine (Members and Fellows) SAVE £137
Dental Update is the leading peer reviewed clinical journal for the dentist in General Practice.
Free subscription to Dental Update Mobile APP (Affiliates) SAVE £60
Get the app for the leading peer-reviewed clinical journal for the dentist in General Practice.
Daily Media Update
A round-up of health news and views of today’s health press and media in the UK.
Opportunities to apply to the Examiner panel
Set international standards and participate in a range of activities including question writing, standard setting and face-to-face examining - some of which attracts CPD points.
Access to College scholarships and awards
We offer an unrivalled programme of financial scholarships and awards to develop your professional skills and advance your career.
Access to mentorship Programme
This programme provides a unique platform for specialty trainees to connect with and learn from the experience of an experienced Fellow.
15% discount at Wisepress.com SAVE £££
Receive 15% discount on specialist medical books and ebooks.
Up to 20% discount on UpToDate Subscription SAVE £££
Develop your knowledge and expertise with discounted rates on the UpToDate resource.
Free inter-library loans and one to one library support sourcing key documents
The College Library Team are here to support you.
Athens password
Get free access to password protected content from 6000 full text journals (e.g. BMJ and Lancet), 80 databases, 5000 electronic books and mobile apps.
Access to a space and resources in libraries in the UK and Ireland (SCONUL)
Borrow or use books and journals from other UK libraries through the SCONUL Access scheme.
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Keep up to date with College activities, events courses and symposia in our membership magazine.
Tax relief
As a UK tax payer, you could save money on your College membership through tax relief.
50% discount on room hire and free corkage with Fifteen Ninety Nine
Receive the Member discount at Glasgow's most historic and elegant venue.
Free access to 2 Dental Update Books: Oral Cancer Update for the Dental Team and Oral Medicine Update for the Dental Team
Free access to the two books to our Members and Fellows only.
Dental School Tutors
A local source of contact for advice on education, professional examinations and to connect you to new opportunities.
Senior Fellows' Club
Retired from substantive practice? You can stay connected with the College, keep in touch with former colleagues and make new friends by joining our Senior Fellows’ Club and taking part in its lectures and lunches.
I am personally motivated by supporting and developing the future workforce through high quality education and training. Working closely with the next generation of health professionals is a constant source of inspiration and I am motivated by their constant challenges to improve the future of patient care.
Andrew John Dickenson
Dental Membership Benefits at a glance
Your Membership Benefits as a Dental Practicioner
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