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Physicians Membership

Membership of the College for Physicians

Joining the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is your chance to become part of an international community of inspiring medical professionals. We’re working to enhance healthcare and deliver the best results for patients.

Join us. Because together, we’re a force for good.

Why should I join the College?

As a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll join the UK’s only multi-disciplinary College. That means you’ll benefit from a close working relationship with surgeons, dental, podiatric and travel medicine professionals.

Membership includes significant discounts on events, including clinical and non-clinical courses and conferences, access to digital learning modules and internationally recognised postnominals.

Join us today, no matter where you are in your career

Physicians

Foundation Year Doctors and Medical Students

Key Benefits of Joining the College

Joining the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow as a Fellow or Member provides you some of the best career support out there.

As well as being able to save money when it comes to your professional development, you have the chance to connect with like-minded people determined to improve patient care.

Your key benefits include:

  • Up to 40% off CPD-accredited courses and conferences
  • Internationally recognised postnominals.
  • Access to CPD Diary
  • Access to College awards and scholarships
  • Access to thousands of the latest journals, databases and books.

Find out more about everything you can get as a Member.

Membership Benefits

Free and discounted digital learning

Discounts on courses and conferences

College Communities and Networks

Supporting Your Career

We understand how important it is for our Fellow and Members to make the most of their careers. That’s why no matter if you’ve just passed your MRCP(UK) exams, you’re a trainee, a consultant or a SAS doctor with years of experience, we’re here to support you.

Trainees Committee

As the future of the profession, we understand how important it is for trainees to have a say. Our Trainees’ Committee advise the College on key issues that directly affect them and help shape our policies and actions.

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My Mentoring

Whether you’re looking for support in your career or to provide a helping hand and coach someone, we can help facilitate the relationship. As well as being a rewarding experience, building a great connection, you can gain CPD points too.

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The Medical Take

Join our team of physicians as they discuss clinical cases, non-technical factors, how to provide effective leadership and so much more. This podcast is a must listen for those interested in improving their practice.

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How Much Does it Cost to Join the College as a Physician?

The cost of membership varies depending on where you are in your career.

Fellows

Band Rate
Scotland £510
UK £510
Rest of the World £235
Low Middle Income economies £170
Retired £75
Yr 1 Elevation (UK) £357
*Lifetime £799

Members

Band Rate
UK £180
Rest of the World £131
Low Middle Income economies £105
Retired £35
MRCP/MRCS Year 3 £144
MRCP/MRCS Year 2 £117
MRCP/MRCS Year 1 £90

Associates

Band Rate
UK £75
Rest of the World £75
Low Middle Income economies £75
Retired £35

Affiliates

Band Rate
UK £15

*Note: Lifetime Fellowship requires a one off payment of £799.

Lifetime Fellowship

If you’re a long-standing Fellow of the College, you could be eligible for lifetime Fellowship.

For a one-off fee of £799, you’ll retain your existing Fellowship plus join an elite group of senior Fellows with additional benefits. These include:

  • A certificate confirming your enhanced status
  • The opportunity to contribute to College-led consultations in our Policy Network
  • You will no longer have to pay the annual retired subscription fee whilst ensuring you retain your links with the College
  • No more annual fees

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be a current Fellow in good standing
  • Have been in good standing for at least 10 years
  • Be over 60 years old
  • Fully retired from clinical practice

For more information, contact our Subscriptions team (under the 'Subject', select 'Subscriptions') for more information.

How Can I Pay my Membership Fee?

Direct debit

If you have a UK bank account, you can pay by a single or monthly direct debit. This is the preferred method of payment for most College members.

Credit/debit card

Payments can be made directly via your Membership Dashboard.

Other payment methods

If you’re unable to pay via direct debit or a credit/debit card, you can use a cheque, bank transfer or BACS. These forms of payment take more time to process and you may not be able to access your benefits during the clearance process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I claim the tax back from my membership fees?

Yes. If you live in the UK, you could be eligible to claim the tax back on your fees. You can download a receipt from the ‘My Receipts’ page in your Membership Dashboard.

Which countries do you consider low or middle income?

We regularly update the countries we consider low or middle income. If you're based on a country on this list then you may be eligible for a low/middle income discount. Our Mebership team can confirm eligibility.

How do I know if I’m eligible for a discount on my membership fees?

There are several reasons you could be eligible for a discount on your membership. Here are the current reasons you could be eligible for a discount.

Belong to a community with a shared ideal

Dr Aung Khine

What motivates you in your career?

What motivates me in my career is how much more I can help other people by pursuing my own personal development. If, for example, I improve my skills and experience in looking after people with COVID-19, it translates into many of such people getting better or surviving under my care. The main reason I came to work in the NHS was because I wanted a first-hand experience of how things were being done in one of the world’s top-notch health services, and to see how much of it could be applied to my practice in one of the lowest-ranking healthcare systems in the world. (And yes, that experience made a huge difference!)

If you could change anything what would it be?

If only I could “change” anything (in terms of healthcare, I presume), it would be an NHS for every country in the world. But experience has taught me that there is only so much change we can bring about when it comes to the natural course of anything, be it an individual person’s illness or the destiny of a people. I would be content if I can “improve” things to the extent that circumstances allow for.

Dr Stephanie Indun James

What matters to you?

Equality, kindness, dignity at work and respect.

What motivates you in your career?

My patients and seeing them improving. Also my family back home of whom are dedicated to the calling of medical professions.

If you could change anything what would it be?

Equal service provision and open policy training for non-EU doctors working in EU hospitals. We are as passionate and capable like our colleagues. Being disadvantaged due to our different background and ethnicity should not be happening in this era of the world we living in.

Dr Sudipta Roy

What matters to you?

Professional ethics, compassion and love for Medicine.

What motivates you in your career?

The constant change and challenges in the profession and aspiration for learning and developments.

Dr Jennifer Mary Anne Burns

What matters to you?

Education and training of health care professionals and supporting career- long development.

What motivates you in your career?

Promoting better health care for older people

If you could change anything what would it be?

Redesign of services should focus on the needs of the older frail and disabled, services that work for this group will work for all and the NHS will be able to continue to deliver excellent care.

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