Elections

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We hold elections to decide RCP clinical leaders and other key role holders. Please see the current opportunities, arrangements and guidance below. 

Election arrangements 2025

Candidates for RCP elections 2025

Voting is now open in the elections for president, clinical vice president and elected councillors.

Find out more information about candidates and supporting material.

RCP elections - president

RCP elections - clinical vice president

RCP elections - members of Council

Commentary election special

This 2025 election special edition of Commentary includes interviews with each of the presidential candidates.

We have also published a PDF version of this edition, available for you to download.

Read the interviews now
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Fellows who are standing for election prepare election materials to share their vision and priorities to voters. Voting runs from 17 March to 14 April when all election material will be available. However, candidates can start campaigning in line with guidance prior to this.

Please refer to the full election timeline below. 

Candidates are encouraged to read the recently published Candidate code of practice for RCP elections 2025 and Social media principles and code of conduct guidance documents. 

Election timeline

  • 7 November – 16 December 2024 Nomination window – process now complete
  • 29 January 2025 Council to review nominations received - process now complete
  • End January 2025 Public announcement of candidates in all elections. Candidates may begin campaigning in line with guidance - process now complete
  • Mid March - Special edition of Commentary shared online, hustings filmed – process now complete
  • 17 March 2025 Voting opens – Civica Election Services to send voting invitation emails to all eligible voters, hustings film available online
  • 14 April 2025 (College Day) Online voting closes at midday in all elections. An option exists for in-person votes for president to be cast as part of the special general meeting. Presidential election result announced (successful candidate to take up post as soon as possible thereafter)
  • Late April 2025 Public announcement of results in CVP and councillor elections
  • 1 August 2025 Successful CVP and councillor candidates to take up office

 

Supporting documents and code of conduct

Hear from our registrar

Read blogs by RCP registrar Dr Omar Mustafa, as he covers the historical context of college elections and governance.

Blog
20/01/25
RCP Shield

From nominations to votes: A look at the past and how you can influence our leadership

Later this month, RCP Council will be asked to approve the list of candidates for the next RCP presidential election. In his latest blog, Dr Omar Mustafa, registrar, discusses the history of college elections and sets out the timeline for the 2025 leadership vote. You can read his first blog on constitutional and governance reform here.
Blog
07/11/24
RCP Shield

Charting a new course: navigating constitutional and governance reform at the RCP

As nominations open to elect the next president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Dr Omar Mustafa, registrar, reflects on the history of constitutional and governance reform at the college and outlines plans to modernise how we work in an ever – changing world.

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