Committees

The College is governed by Council and a series of topic-specific Committees which range in focus from finance and heritage to strengthening our international links.

This structure ensures there is a diverse range of skills and experience across the committees which can advise the College during decision-making processes.

Supporting doctors

Trainee and Members Committee

The T&MC provides support for trainees and ensures that the views of trainees are represented in all College discussions and in external related discussions.

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Recently Appointed Consultants' Committee

To ensure the views of recently appointed consultants (consultants within the first ten years of appointment) are represented.

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Fellowship Committee

Opportunities to enhance your knowledge and progress in your career.

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College strategy

International Executive Group

Our International Executive Group is responsible for delivering the College’s international strategy, working in partnership with other Colleges and organisations worldwide where possible.

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Lay Advisory Committee

This Committee is a valued and highly respected part of the College governance framework. It meets four times a year and provides a lay perspective on College policy and strategy.

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Making a difference

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The EDI Committee is made up of International and UK based Fellows and Members. The committee also has Lay Committee representatives for a broad perspective of understanding.

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College Advisory Forum on the Environment

This Forum is comprised of Members and Fellows of the College, and College staff. The Forum meets at least four times a year with the aim of further supporting RCPE’s strategy and aims with particular projects and activities relating to climate change, including air pollution.

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Remote and Rural Medicine

To support the personal and professional resilience of remote and rural physicians, provide a voice and identity for rural and remote physicians and to improve the understanding of remote and rural practice.

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Education Executive Group

The Education Executive Group supports the Director of Education in developing and delivering the education strategy. Discussion ensures all strands of education are integrated and that there is appropriate and affordable education available to meet the needs of Fellows, Members and Associates of the College.

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Education and Exams

Training Strategy Group

Representing the views and interests of the college at the JRCPTB to deliver and maintain high standards of medical training in the UK, representing the views of the College at other external organisations, providing strategic guidance for the MTI scheme and supporting trainees for MRCP exam prep.

Myre Sim Committee

Meets twice a year to dispense grants and bursaries according to the purposes of the Myre Sim fund. It is chaired by Professor Ian W. Campbell, who is appointed by Council.

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Examinations Committee

This Committee is chaired by the Director of Examinations and meets annually to review the previous year's activity in MRCP (UK) and discuss future planning and strategy.

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Library & Heritage Committee

Chaired by the Honorary Librarian and Heritage Trustee, this Committee meets twice a year with a remit to oversee the College's library, archives and museum.

Library & Heritage Committee Profile

Finance Committee

Chaired by the Treasurer, this Committee reviews and reports on financial affairs of the College and meets four times each year.

Finance Committee Profile