Our work

We are dedicated to offering comprehensive education, training, and support in the UK and internationally. empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their specialties. The College is honored to have an esteemed network of international Fellows and Collegiate Members in over 100 countries, reflecting our global reach and influence. Through our international volunteering initiatives and partnerships, we create impactful opportunities for talented individuals to expand their skills.

We also celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Fellows and Members who make significant contributions to medicine and healthcare across the world. To discover more about our global endeavours, including inspiring success stories and opportunities for involvement, please explore the details below.

Global Perspective

We want to facilitate opportunities for our Fellows and Members to form supportive networks within and between countries, to support training and education and to enable delivery of high-quality, sustainable healthcare locally.

Quality Governance Collaborative

The Quality Governance Collaborative (RCPE QGC) is an independent, neutral, non-governmental body committed to a new approach to governance in health and social care.

Celebrating Achievements

From student doctors who work tirelessly to pass their exams, consultants going over and above to train others in their field, to physicians leading research in areas which need medical innovation - our physicians deserve to be celebrated.

Journal

The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is the College’s quarterly, peer-reviewed journal, with an international circulation of 8,000. It has three main emphases – clinical medicine, education and medical history and humanities.

Join the College

When you join us, you have a College who will advocate on your behalf, access to our extensive range of professional support, and you can become involved in other College activities that will enhance your career.

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Upcoming Events

We host hybrid events on cutting-edge topics in medicine with leading speakers from across the world. Visit our events programme to see our list of upcoming and catch-up events.

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