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Consultants
Consultants are invited to apply to become Fellows of the College
The College is delighted to recognise leadership in medicine by awarding Fellowship status to individuals who contribute to raising medical standards. Designed for consultants or equivalent, Fellowship acknowledges achievements in the clinical setting and recognises contributions of our international peers. Being a Fellow of the College presents enhanced professional opportunities to contribute to standard-setting in Medicine and influence policy which impacts physicians and public health as a whole.
Reasons to become a Fellow
The latest knowledge and skills
We bring together expert physicians from around the world to help us deliver our renowned programme of professional development.
- Discounted rates to access our symposia and catch up recordings
- Medical updates and training from leading physicians
- Access to our Library services wherever you are
- Quarterly copies of The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- Access to our learning portal with podcasts from consultants
Recently Appointed Consultants committee
Fellows are represented by our RAC committee and have access to resources created by our committee of consultants. This includes our podcast dedicated to consultants which covers scenarios, experiences, and knowledge relevant to consultants.
If you are a consultant based in the UK, you can apply to join RAC and represent fellows of RCPE.
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- Nominate suitable colleagues for Fellowship
- Become an examiner with MRCP(UK) and develop your career
- Host local and international sites for streaming our online Symposia and Evening Medical Updates
- Eligibility to stand, nominate and vote in elections of President, Vice Presidents and Council
- Eligibility to apply for a range of Office Bearer positions
- Representing the College regionally, nationally and internationally
- Eligibility to apply to become an RCPE Regional Adviser in the UK or overseas
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- Network with and learn from like-minded colleagues through attending events
- Use the internationally recognised ‘FRCP Edin’ post-nominals
- Professional support for undergoing the UK system of revalidation
- Access to the UK CPD for Physicians scheme
Be the voice of consultants
By becoming a Fellow with RCPE, you have the assurance that your experience as a consultant is valued. We consult our fellows when developing our education programme, influencing policy and during Presidential overseas visits.
- Contribute to consultations on a range of health policy and clinical matters
- Voice and influence via Federation, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and MRCP(UK)
- Representation through the College with UK Government, Scottish Government, NICE, NHS and other organisations, with the opportunity to contribute to surveys and policy papers on topical issues
Celebrating New Fellows
We are proud to welcome new fellows from around the world every year. The College's invites new fellows to a celebratory ceremony and dinner where they can bring their loved ones, network with other fellows and be presented with a certificate of their achievement.
"Fellowship has provided me with an opportunity to contribute to and influence healthcare standards and policy."
