Leadership and Governance
Learn about leadership and governance at the College.
The College is governed by a Council, College Laws, Royal Charter and specific committees. The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a charity, regulated by OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator.
We are committed to positively influencing healthcare, professional standards and health policy. By pursuing clinical excellence and the best possible patient care, we are here to support and nurture the next generation of physicians. Our governing documents provide structure and parameters within which we must work to fulfil our legal and regulatory requirements.
Leadership
We are led by the College President, our dedicated council and representative committees.
Advisers
We are proud to have UK Regional Advisers located across the breadth of the UK, and International Regional Advisers (RAs) covering 33 countries throughout the world. Our advisers serve as a direct point to the College, arrange educational events and raise awareness of College activity. Find out more below.
Strategy and Reports
Want to know more about the strategic direction of the College?
Here you can view our 2023-25 Strategy, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and our Annual Reports.
Laws and Royal Charter
Our governing documents provide structure and parameters within which we must work to fulfil our legal and regulatory requirements. View the laws and Royal Charter which are the College’s governing documents below.
