Fellows of the RCP are distinguished consultants or SAS doctors and are given the honour of using the FRCP (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians) postnominal.

RCP fellows’ standout contributions to medicine are recognised and their voice is amplified to shape the future of healthcare.

As an RCP fellow, you will belong to an influential and diverse community of genuine changemakers, who value your expertise to shape better, more equitable healthcare. Fellowship also provides the professional recognition that your achievements deserve, opportunities to fulfil advisory and leadership roles, and a platform to further your career. If you want to propose someone for fellowship, or self-propose, visit our fellowship proposal webpage .

An influential community

RCP fellowship enables you to join a vibrant and engaged community driving regional, national and international change, and promotes recognition of your specialist contribution and knowledge. As part of this influential community, your expertise and experience will continually develop.

Fellowship also opens up opportunities to support up-and-coming colleagues – by representing them in advisory and leadership roles (within the RCP and externally), promoting clinician career development, and ensuring that they get the recognition they deserve.

The rights of a fellow include:

use of the FRCP postnominal
the right to stand as a candidate as well as vote in RCP presidential, officer and councillor elections and to attend the AGM
the right to propose others for fellowship
the right to hold advisory and leadership roles within the RCP and externally.

How to become a fellow

Benefits of fellowship

Your benefits will also include:

Full online access to Clinical Medicine, Future Healthcare Journal and Commentary magazine to keep you abreast of the latest developments across general medicine, the specialties and the future delivery of healthcare.
Free and discounted access to conferences and events as well as streamed CPD content via RCP Player.
Our CPD diary and app saving you £165 per year.
Access to our Members and Fellows Lounge at The Spine boasting impressive views of Liverpool and beyond, free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, access to charging points and more.
Representation and advocacy through regional and international networks and the opportunity to join RCP working parties, forums and committees.
Opportunity to apply to a number of awards, bursaries and prizes that are exclusive to RCP members and fellows.

How to become a fellow

Fellowship offers more than just membership; it’s an accolade, and as such there are specific ways in which a member can become a fellow.

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Introducing the Register of Fellows

We're now introducing a Register of Fellows (RoF), improving fellows visibility and connecting them with the wider fellowship community. It will help transform the College List into a dynamic community of practice that honours physicians and their contributions to medicine around the world. The RoF will be displayed on the fellowship and become a fellow pages of our website, as well as on the fellowship area of MyRCP. It will not require a login to view, and will therefore be available to the public.

The RoF is scheduled to go live early 2025. If you do not wish to be shown on the RoF, you can opt out − please go to the ‘My Contact Details’ section of MyRCP or contact the Membership Department at membershipqueries@rcp.ac.uk with your RCP code in the subject line of the email. This will be actioned on your fellowship record accordingly.

Opportunities for fellows

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) invites fellows to apply for the role of Registrar. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on the medical community. Become the next registrar of the RCP.

Fellows are invited to apply for the RCP-NIHR CRN Joint Research Awards before Monday 2 September. Find out more and apply now.