For existing Fellows: Sponsor a new Fellow
As a UK-based Fellow, you may know a newly-appointed consultant whose work you are keen to acknowledge, a SAS doctor who has appropriate experience, or another medical professional who would be an asset to our College community.
They may be unaware that they are eligible or have not yet considered Fellowship. Having the conversation and proposing that they join us as a Fellow is a way of recognising their achievements and their contribution to healthcare.
How to sponsor a Fellow
Potential new Fellows should apply to the College through our website. To be successfully appointed, they will need at least one sponsor. As one of our trusted UK Fellows, will you consider proposing a new Fellow for membership of the College and sponsoring their application?
Fellowship Eligibility
Physicians
Physicians who have held MRCP(UK) for five years or more:
- In a substantive consultant post
- Specialty must be on the list of approved Specialties on the eligibility page of the website
- On the GMC Specialist Register
- One sponsor (Glasgow Fellow)
- Individuals in a fixed-term or locum position of at least a year in a single post will also be considered on a case-by-case basis
Physicians who do not hold MRCP(UK):
- At least 12 years’ experience as a specialty doctor, at least six years of which must be in specialty training
- On GMC specialist register via Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration or Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalent
- Two sponsors (one must be a Glasgow Fellow)
Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Surgeons
The normal route for UK surgical applicants is through examination. We also welcome applications from those who have passed the FRCS examination of another UK or Irish Surgical College.
Dental Surgery
UK Dental Surgery applicants can join through examination. Fellowship is also offered to dental surgeons who have made substantial contributions to their specialty or are senior members of the dental profession.
Podiatric Medicine
Fellowship is offered to podiatrists who have made substantial contributions to their specialty or are senior members of the profession.
Travel Medicine
Fellowship is offered to travel medicine professionals who have made substantial contributions to their specialty or are senior members of the profession.
Note: Applications for fellowship are also open to those who’ve sat exams with or been members of other Royal Colleges.
Exclusive sponsor incentive
As a thank you, if the Fellow you sponsor is successful in their application, you will receive a discount on your own College subscription:
- UK Fellows: Pay just £425 for your current year’s subscription (a £121 discount off the full rate of £546).
- Retired UK Fellows: Receive 25% off your annual fee.
Terms and conditions
- The incentive applies only if the sponsored Fellow’s application is successful.
- You can only use this offer once and it applies to the first successful application you sponsor.
- Only the lead sponsor (in most cases there will be only one, but in some cases, two sponsors will be required) will receive the incentive.
For potential Fellows: Have you been sponsored?
If you have been sponsored for fellowship, congratulations! Your next step is to submit your application. When completing the application form, please select ‘425 Fellow’ in the ‘How did you hear about us’ dropdown to apply the discount.
Visit these links to check your eligibility and fill out your application form:
Have questions? Contact Keri Wilkie, your personal membership advisor, or call 0141 465 7290.