Associate membership

Who is eligible?
trainees and staff and associate specialist (SAS) doctors before passing MRCP(UK) exam
doctors enrolled in higher medical training (with JRCPTB at ST1 or ST2 level) in the UK and
eligible for Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
all applicants must have a primary medical degree.
Cost
Membership type
Associate
Pro rata subscription rate

Standard rate
112
56

International rate
90
45

Associate combined with JRCPTB fees

274
Pro rata subscription rate with JRCPTB fees 221.50
We offer pro-rata subscription rates based on the membership renewal date. Therefore if applying between Nov - Apr you
will pay a 50% membership fee.

Career development
Become a mentee (CMT) or mentor (SpRs and above) on RCPs mentoring scheme
Networking opportunities at RCP events
Exclusive member discounts on RCP conferences and courses
Members one-to-one careers advisory service
Learning tools
access to the online CPD diary, saving you 140 a year
Clinical Medicine journal delivered to your door six times a year
access to over 1,000 e-journals via Athens including Lancet and New England Journal of
Medicine, Medical Education and Medical Teacher - resources differ to NHS Athens account
resources and are mostly educational and teaching based; enjoy a growing collection of e-books
covering public health, education, ethics, policy and research methods along with exclusive early
access to RCP publications
long-distance library services including literature services, document delivery and info requests
access to two RCP libraries with reading rooms, free Wi-Fi, dedicated study spaces and a range
of library services.
Discounts

option to combine your membership payments with Joint Royal College of Physicians Training
Board (JRCPTB) fees and pay in annual installments. Learn more about JRCPTB enrolment
discounts on RCP conferences (rates may vary) make it easier to earn CPD points
get a one week free trial and 10% discount on Medical Masterclass, the MRCP(UK) revision
package
get a 10% discount on RCP publications including national clinical guidelines and reports
25% off submitting and reading cases through BMJ Case Reports
RCP affinity - exclusive member offers and discounts on lifestyle, work, travel, advice and
insurance products and services
competitively priced accommodation for members and their families at William Harvey House.

Get involved
join RCP working parties, forums and committees
join the RCP research panel to inform RCP policy and services
join a guideline development group to oversee a guideline in the National Clinical Guideline
Centre's work programme
use of RCP cafe, parking and mezzanine-level complimentary tea and coffee facilities
Stay up to date
receive Commentary, our members' magazine, six times a year
President's e-bulletin
Weekly RCP Digest
My RCP - members only access with personalised content.
Get your tax back
If you are a UK taxpayer, save from 2240% of the cost of your membership subscription. To find out
more about subscriptions and concessions please read our payment information document.