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Find out why we are increasingly becoming the College of choice for physicians and related specialties.
Our purpose
How we serve our members and the public as a Royal College
The College of Choice for Physicians and Related Specialties
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 a global 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. Improving the quality of care provided to patients is a key outcome of ensuring that our Fellows and Members receive the highest standards of education and training.
Education
The College is committed to fostering an environment of learning, career development and educational support for physicians at every stage of their career.
For each stage of the physician career, we provide:
- World-class events
- Regularly updatd education resources
- Exam preparation support
- Online and catch-up event recordings
- Podcasts that provide valuable insights to support your career as a physician.
Learn how we support physicians at each career stage.
Leading and supporting physicians
We're committed to championing causes important to our Fellows and Members. We’re here to:
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Provide outstanding education integrated with training and assessment
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Develop and deliver quality improvement services
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Influence global health policy
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Improve accessibility to the profession
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Collaborate with partners and colleagues for the greater good
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Encourage innovation
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Promote equality, diversity and global citizenship
Setting standards of healthcare
The College is committed to setting the highest standards of healthcare by demonstrating excellence and continuous improvement. Through our educational events and dedicated committees, we equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care. We advocate on behalf of doctors, ensuring their voices are heard when addressing the government, NHS and parliamentary consultations.
