We represent more than 40,000 physicians worldwide – educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.

What we do

Discover the story of the RCP and our role in driving improvements in health and healthcare.

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Our people

Meet the RCP’s trustees, officers, volunteers and senior staff.

People

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Structure, governance and management

The RCP is a registered charity, incorporated by royal charter in 1518, affirmed by an act of parliament in 1523. The charter of 1518 was amended by a supplemental royal charter of 11 March 1999.

Governance

A commitment to environmental sustainability

The RCP is committed to minimising the environmental impacts of our operations and looking for new ways to improve sustainability.

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Careers

Looking to join our team and work at the RCP? Find out about our current vacancies and why the RCP could be the right place for you.

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Equality and diversity

We believe the RCP thrives by actively promoting inclusivity, with people of all backgrounds coming together to achieve our mission.

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Find us

The RCP has offices in Regent's Park, London and our northern home The Spine in Paddington Village, Liverpool.

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Medicinal garden

The Royal College of Physicians' garden contains over 1,100 plants, all with links to medicine.

RCP library

Our library supports fellows, members and students to meet their professional development and educational goals.

RCP museum

Explore more than 500 years of medical history in our iconic building in the heart of London.

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