Elections

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

Find out who is standing as a candidate in the upcoming elections for the roles of president, clinical vice president (CVP) and councillors.

RCP elections - president

RCP elections - clinical vice president

RCP elections - members of Council

Fellows who are standing for election prepare election materials to share their vision and priorities to voters. Voting will open on 17 March 2025 when all election material will be available. However, candidates can start campaigning in line with guidance now.

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.

We look forward to sharing more updates in the coming weeks weeks as we approach the next phase of the electoral process, including a presidential candidate hustings and special edition of Commentary.

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 - Hustings and special edition of Commentary shared online
17 March 2025 Voting opens – Civica Election Services to send voting invitation emails to all eligible voters
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

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

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.