General Medicine · Professional Society · UK

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) London

RCP
SpecialtyGeneral Medicine
Trainee Cost£161 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The professional body for physicians in the UK and internationally, providing education, support, and advocacy.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026

Society Profile · What we checked

SpecialtyGeneral Medicine
AbbreviationRCP
Registrar Cost£161 / year
Student CostFree
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsAvailable
Research PrizesYes
CountryUnited Kingdom

Membership Details

Membership TypeEligibilityAnnual Cost
Medical StudentUndergraduate or graduate entry medical studentsFree
Foundation DoctorFY1 or FY2 doctors£48
Medical TraineeCMT/IMT years 1-3£81
Specialty TraineeRegistrars in specialty training£161
Collegiate MemberEstablished consultants (5+ years)£300

Key Member Benefits

RCP Player
Unlimited access to videos, podcasts, and live events.
Journal Waiver
100% waiver on publication fees for ClinMed for members.
RCP Launchpad
Career development resources for doctors in training.

Events & Conferences

2026-04-28
Update in medicine - Newcastle 2026
Newcastle · Conference
2026-06-11
Update in medicine - Liverpool 2026
Liverpool · Conference

Trainee Opportunities

Resident Doctor Committee
Representation and advocacy for trainee physicians.
Teale Essay Prize
Essay competition for resident doctors with a £200 prize.