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Free for Student & Foundation Doctors. Keep your knowledge up to date and develop your career.
Student and Foundation Doctors
Join for free today and find out why we are the College of choice for medical students & foundation doctors.
If you are a medical student or within your first two years of training, you can join the College free as a Student & Foundation Member. Physician Associate Students are also eligible to apply for free Student & Foundation Membership for the duration of their Physician Associate university course and 2 further years after graduation.
Keeping your knowledge up to date
- Access our programme of specialty, general medical and non-clinical education
- Free and discounted events including Symposia, Courses, and Evening Medical Updates
- Clinical and career-focussed podcasts
- Wide range of online resources available through our Education Portal
- Free attendance at our Medical Trainees’ Conference
Represent your voice
- Representation by our Trainees & Members Committee – one of the most active trainee groups in the UK
- Representation through the College with UK Government, JRCPTB, Scottish Government, NICE, NHS and other organisations, with the opportunity to contribute to surveys and policy papers on topical issues
More reasons to join
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- Regular medical and training news updates on key issues
- Network with and learn from like-minded colleagues through attending events
- Certificates to evidence your learning and commitment
- Represent the College in national conversations, act as an observer or contribute to our educational programme
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- Dedicated digital learning platform & podcasts to keep your knowledge up-to-date
- Catch up option when booking events to fit in with your busy schedule
- Discounted rates in our venue hire for personal use, plus use the College facilities
- Receive exclusive offers on a range of goods and services through our Lifestyle Rewards
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One way you can get involved is by hosting local and international sites for webstreaming our Evening Medical Updates.
There are also opportunities through our Trainees & Members’ Committee:
- Act as an observer
- Contribute to the development of our education programme including Evening Medical Updates
- Influence the College and external policy
- Represent the College in national conversations
Arrange and host the live-streaming of our Evening Medical Update programme locally to your hospital or education centre.
You can also share our heritage:
- Access our heritage services at the College or online
- Borrow items from our modern collections
- Free entry to history of medicine talks and tours organised by our Heritage Team
Membership FAQ's
Student & Foundation membership is free and will support your physician career. Visit our FAQs to learn more about membership at the College.
