International Surgeons
Our College supports more than fourteen thousand members dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care by helping to reduce the cost of education and training.
Members from outside the UK are welcome to join our College. International Members benefit from a discounted annual subscription fee, use of the internationally recognised post-nominal, eLearning and personal funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Member
This is a table outlining the eligibility for Membership of the Faculty of Surgeons.
| Examination Pass | Postnominal | Sponsor requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Intercollegiate MRCS exam | MRCS(Glasg) | 0 |
| I have not passed the MRCS intercollegiate exam and practice out with the UK | MRCPS(Glasg) | 2 sponsors (1 must be Glasgow Fellow) |
| I have not passed the MRCS intercollegiate exam and I practice in the UK | MRCPS(Glasg) | Please arrange to sit the relevant Membership exam as listed above. |
Internationally recognised postnominals
MRCS(Glasg) is a GMC acceptable post graduate qualification.
MRCPS(Glasg) is not a GMC acceptable postgraduate qualification.
For full advice on any matters pertaining to GMC registration – please contact them directly.
To be eligible to use a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow postnominal, you must retain your membership.
Sponsors
Sponsors must be Fellows in good standing of the Glasgow College or another UK/Irish Medical or Surgical Royal College (where applicable). If you are unable to provide sponsor(s) who are current Fellows of this College, please refer to our regional and international advisors who may be able to assist.
To help ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible, please ensure you review the application checklist. Don't hesitate to contact the Membership Team with any enquiries.
Fellow
Fellowship is also open to surgeons who, in the opinion of College, have made substantial contributions to their specialty, or who are senior members of the surgical profession and whose published works and attainments are of such distinction as to justify election.
| Examination Pass | Region | Key eligibility for application review | Sponsor(s) | Postnominal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (JCIE or JCSFE) | All |
| 0 | Based on the specialty examination |
| FRCS (Ophthalmology) examination offered by this College | All |
| 0 | FRCS(Ophth)(Glasg) |
| Intercollegiate MRCS exam | Practicing in the UK |
| 1 sponsor (Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
| Intercollegiate MRCS exam | Practicing out with the UK |
| 1 sponsor (Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
| I have not passed the intercollegiate MRCS exam | Practicing in the UK |
| 2 sponsors (both must be Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
| I have not passed the intercollegiate MRCS exam | Practicing outwith the UK |
| 2 sponsors (both must be Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
Current Members upgrading to Fellowship
| Status | Region | Key eligibility for application review | Sponsor(s) | Postnominal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current member | Practicing in the UK |
| 1 sponsor (Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
| Current member | Practicing out with the UK |
| 1 sponsor (Glasgow Fellow) | FRCS(Glasg) by election |
Sponsors
Sponsors must be Fellows in good standing from this College. If you are unable to provide sponsor(s) who are current Fellows of this College, please refer to our regional and international advisors who may be able to assist.
To help ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible, please ensure you review the application checklist. Don't hesitate to contact the Membership Team with any enquiries.
Application checklist
Please note
We no longer accept paper or word versions of our application forms.
Please use our Membership online application form or our Fellowship online application form to apply.
To complete your application, please ensure you have the following details:
- Name (Including Title)
- Date Of Birth
- Email Address
- Mailing Address
- Place of Work
- Job Title
- Specialty
- Primary qualification; date awarded and name of awarding institution
- Professional qualification – this is any other memberships held with other Royal Colleges, or equivalent.
- Academic qualification – this is any further post graduate qualifications you hold. For example the MRCS diploma.
- Sponsor(s) as required
In addition to the above fields within the application form, we must receive the following documents along with your application:
- Evidence of any of your qualifications
- An up-to-date CV
Click on the links below to see details on opportunities, resources and benefits for International Members. If you would like to view the full range of membership benefits please click here.
Internationally recognised post-nominal
Members are entitled to use the Royal College’s internationally recognised post-nominal to demonstrate their skills and experience.
College networks
Our international advisors provide a local source of contact for our members, providing advice and connections. Collaborations have included award evenings, web streaming of College events and educational conferences.
Verifications for employment
Support your applications for employment and demonstrate your commitment to the profession with a letter from the College verifying your membership.
eLearning
New content and courses are frequently added to our eLearning portfolio. Click below to browse.
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.
Media alerts
International weekly alerts to keep up to date with health news from media around the globe.
One should be a thorough professional, a researcher and a scholar. Patients benefit from innovative ideas and novel diagnostic applications in the field of medicine.
Jayaprakash Shetty
Comprehensive library access and support
Access to our College library, including eBooks and lending, with free inter-library loans and one-to-one library support sourcing key documents.
Discounts on subscriptions and books
20% off UpToDate subscription and 15% off all Wisepress books.
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.