At the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, we are proud to support our Fellows and Members as they progress through their career, empowering them to succeed at every stage.

We are an international College with a growing and active membership in the UK and around the world. We enable our community of physicians and their teams to help improve the health of our global population for the long term benefit of society.

How membership can help you

We are committed to promoting educational opportunities to enable you to provide the highest standards of care to your patients.

Keeping you up to date with the latest knowledge and skills

  • Access our world-class programme of professional development 
  • Discounted rates for attending our symposia and events
  • Regular medical and training news updates
  • Access to our Library services wherever you are
  • Quarterly copies of The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Professional accreditation

  • Access to the UK CPD for Physicians scheme (value £160)
  • Access to CPD-accredited specialty and general medical online education
  • Access to the Revalidation e-Portfolio

Be part of a community

  • Our Trainee and Members’ Committee (T&MC), one of the most active and influential trainee groups in the UK, represents the views and experience of medical trainees to ensure your College is involved in shaping your future
  • Enhanced networking opportunities

We support you

We're committed to championing causes important to our Fellows and Members. We’re here to:

  • Provide outstanding education integrated with training and assessment
  • Develop and deliver quality improvement services
  • Influence global health policy
  • Improve accessibility to the profession
  • Collaborate with partners and colleagues for the greater good
  • Encourage innovation
  • Promote equality, diversity and global citizenship

Join today

Find out why we are increasingly becoming the College of choice for physicians and related specialties.