Psychiatry · Professional Society · UK
Royal College of Psychiatrists
RCPsych
SpecialtyPsychiatry
Trainee CommitteeYes
Research PrizesYes
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, providing membership support, CPD, training, research prizes, annual congress, faculties, and special interest groups across all psychiatric specialties.
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Specialty
Psychiatry
Abbreviation
RCPsych
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Not available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
CPD Submissions Platform
Access to the College's CPD submissions platform to log CPD activity, peer group membership, and generate an RCPsych CPD certificate of good standing.
Access to Five Academic Journals
Members can access five academic journals published in partnership with Cambridge University Press, including the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Faculty Membership
Access to 13 specialty faculties representing the main specialties in psychiatry, including networking, resources, and subspecialty updates.
Special Interest Groups
Access to 15 Special Interest Groups covering diverse areas such as digital psychiatry, transcultural psychiatry, LGBTQ+, evolutionary psychiatry, and more.
International Congress
Discounted access to the annual flagship RCPsych International Congress with keynote speakers, workshops, and networking events.
Psychiatrists' Support Service
Access to the Psychiatrists' Support Service for workforce wellbeing and mental health support for members.
StartWell Programme
Support programme for new consultants transitioning into their first consultant role.
RCPsych Insight Magazine
Quarterly member magazine with news, features and updates from the College.
CPD eLearning Hub
Access to the CPD eLearning hub with a catalogue of online learning modules.
College Prizes and Awards
Opportunity to be nominated for or apply to various College awards including annual RCPsych Awards, with categories for medical students, core trainees, higher trainees, and SAS doctors.
Thrive in Psychiatry Resources
Access to podcasts, blog posts, and wellbeing resources through the Thrive in Psychiatry campaign.
Jobs Board
Access to the RCPsych jobs board for psychiatry vacancies.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
2026
RCPsych International Congress 2026
United Kingdom · Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Core Resident Doctor of the Year Award
Annual RCPsych Awards category recognising outstanding achievement by a core psychiatry trainee.
Higher Resident Doctor of the Year Award
Annual RCPsych Awards category recognising outstanding achievement by a higher psychiatry trainee.
Medical Student of the Year Award
Annual RCPsych Awards category recognising outstanding medical students with an interest in psychiatry.
Faculty Membership
Trainees can join any of the 13 faculties regardless of their current specialty, enabling networking and engagement with subspecialty content.
Special Interest Groups
Trainees can join any of 15 SIGs to engage with niche areas of psychiatry and contribute to their leadership.
Thrive in Psychiatry Campaign
Career support resources including podcasts and blog posts aimed at helping trainees and consultants overcome barriers and develop their careers.
Essay Competition (previous)
Past competitions open to core and higher trainees, SAS psychiatrists within five years of training, and newly appointed consultants, offering prize money and presentation opportunities.