Student and Foundation Doctors

If you are a medical student or within your first two years of training, you can join the College free as a Student & Foundation Member. Physician Associate Students are also eligible to apply for free Student & Foundation Membership for the duration of their Physician Associate university course and 2 further years after graduation.

Join today

Keeping your knowledge up to date

Access our programme of specialty, general medical and non-clinical education
Free and discounted events including Symposia, Courses, and Evening Medical Updates
Clinical and career-focussed podcasts
Wide range of online resources available through our Education Portal
Free attendance at our Medical Trainees’ Conference

Events

Represent your voice

Representation by our Trainees & Members Committee – one of the most active trainee groups in the UK
Representation through the College with UK Government, JRCPTB, Scottish Government, NICE, NHS and other organisations, with the opportunity to contribute to surveys and policy papers on topical issues

Areas of Focus T&MC Committee

Specialty Training in Medicine

Read first hand perspectives from physicians in different specialties to give you a broader insight into different career paths.

Podcasts

Career Conversations and Clinical Conversations are podcasts created by our Trainee and Members Committee to support you in your career.

Digital Education

Hundreds of hours of content to support you in your career journey.

Develop your career

Regular medical and training news updates on key issues
Network with and learn from like-minded colleagues through attending events
Certificates to evidence your learning and commitment
Represent the College in national conversations, act as an observer or contribute to our educational programme

Make your life easier

Dedicated digital learning platform & podcasts to keep your knowledge up-to-date
Catch up option when booking events to fit in with your busy schedule
Discounted rates in our venue hire for personal use, plus use the College facilities
Receive exclusive offers on a range of goods and services through our Lifestyle Rewards

Become involved

One way you can get involved is by hosting local and international sites for webstreaming our Evening Medical Updates.

There are also opportunities through our Trainees & Members’ Committee:

Act as an observer
Contribute to the development of our education programme including Evening Medical Updates
Influence the College and external policy
Represent the College in national conversations

Arrange and host the live-streaming of our Evening Medical Update programme locally to your hospital or education centre.

You can also share our heritage:

Access our heritage services at the College or online
Borrow items from our modern collections
Free entry to history of medicine talks and tours organised by our Heritage Team
Historical walking tours in Edinburgh - 7 Hills Tours: an insightful walking tour of Edinburgh’s rich medical and surgical history. Fellows and Members will enjoy a 10% discount on all bookings. If you live near Edinburgh or are going to be visiting the city, you can secure a place at 7hillstours.co.uk using discount code RCPE10.