Membership
Our Members are at the heart of our College community, working together to deliver excellence for the benefit of patient care.
The high cost of medical training is of great concern to our College and we are working to find ways to reduce costs. Physicians based in the UK are welcome to join our College as a Member.
Members receive substantial discounts on our CPD-approved training courses, access to awards and scholarships, and networking opportunities. Our Members automatically receive the internationally recognised post-nominal.
Eligibility Criteria
You can quickly check your eligibility criteria with the form below, or you can visit the eligibility criteria page to check if you are eligible.
Membership Fees
| Subscription 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 |
Membership Benefits
Click on the links below to see details of educational opportunities, examinations and support for Members. If you would like to view the full range of membership benefits please click here.
Internationally recognised postnominals
Members are entitled to use the internationally recognised post-nominal to demonstrate their skills and experience.
Discounts on clinical and non-clinical skills training and events
Members can access discounted rates on our comprehensive academic programme of CPD-approved clinical and non-clinical courses and symposia.
eLearning
New content and courses are frequently added to our eLearning portfolio. Click below to browse.
Networking opportunities
Ask questions, share information, and make informed career choices.
VOICE magazine
Our membership magazine is focused on tackling the big issues facing the profession and ensuring our voice is heard.
Access to the online CPD Diary
Gain free access to the online CPD diary offered by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK as part of its CPD scheme for all post-training physicians.
I believe in inclusivity. A wider global network with different colleagues, including doctors in training, allows us to share our skills, knowledge and experience. This way, we will all be well-connected and motivate each other for better quality patient care.
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Mentorship
Mentors play a key role in the College supporting other colleagues in their professional development and leadership skills.
Athens password
Gain access to 6000 full text journals (e.g. BMJ and Lancet), 80 databases, 5000 electronic books and mobile apps, and access to our College library, eBooks and library support.
Awards and scholarships
We offer several awards to help progress research and improve knowledge. Planning to take time out of your programme to gain experience in other countries or specialist centres can be of great benefit to your training.
Media alerts
Daily media updates and international weekly alerts to keep up to date with health news and views from the press.
Discounts on subscriptions and books
20% off UpToDate subscription and 15% off all Wisepress books.
Buddy Scheme Network
Join our buddy scheme to provide informal support and guidance to Internal Medicine Trainees.