Royal College of Physicians
Contact Details
Royal College of Physicians
International Department
11 St. Andrews Place
Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Telephone +44(0) 20 7935 1174
Textphone +44(0) 20 7486 5687
Facsimile +44(0) 20 7486 4034
Email: international@rcplondon.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/International/index.asp
Key Contacts:
Director: Professor Roger Williams
Manager: Tanya Barman
International ISS Co-ordinator: Matthew Foster
Secretary/Administrator: Manuela Claite
International Activities
Bursaries:
RCP Bursary scheme is for Physicians practising in low-income
and lower-middle-income countries, as defined by the
World Bank. The Bursary will enable successful applicants to
attend an RCP conference in the UK and, subject to availability, a
2-4 week study visit to a relevant specialist unit. Countries
involved have included Nigeria, Uganda, Egypt, Sudan and
Pakistan.
Taking Knowledge Overseas.
The College has a small database of
experienced Fellows to undertake assignments in less developed
countries. These may vary from speaking at conferences,
taking part in postgraduate teaching sessions or observing
examinations and giving feedback. Countries involved have
included: Sudan, Nigeria and Zambia.
WestAfrican Collegeof Physicians
The RCP is working with the WACP via its
president in finding ways to support its Exam and other areas of
post-graduate medical education for the region.
Tropical Health Education Trust
Working through THET the RCP supports
Postgraduate medical education development in teaching hospitals in
Uganda, Ghana and Sudan.
Medical Masterclass
Sets of Medical Masterclass, a leading RCP CPD
resource have been donated to Yemen, Sudan, Zambia, Ghana,
Iraq and Uganda. The set covers all specialities of clinical
medicine as well as the scientific background to clinical practice,
general clinical issues and emergencies and practical procedures.
There is a total of 12 modules, each separately bound, as well as 2
CD-ROMs with additional interactive case-scenarios
International Links
With nearly twenty percent of subscribing
members & fellows based overseas, across over 80 countries and
all continents, our international relations are critical. The
College aims to extend its influencing role in promoting high
standards of healthcare globally. The International office focuses
its activities to meet the needs of overseas Fellows and Members,
strategic partners and individual countries and regions
Support and communication with Members &
Fellows Overseas
Exporting College Expertise (Education,
Professional
Training, Clinical Standards,
Publications) Undertaking
and supporting special projects (THET, Bursaries,
Taking Knowledge overseas)
Networking with key organisations
(WHO, DH
International, Multilateral Agencies) and Lobbying/Advocacy
Role on International Health Issues
Support to International Doctors Training in
UK
International Associate Directors
To assist us with such a broad remit we have
Associate International Directors in the UK who are working closely
with our Advisors
overseas in developing Associate International Directors programmes
of work and support. The College intends to focus and prioritise
its international activities to meet the needs of overseas Fellows
and Members and their patients; individual countries and regions,
and critically, the College itself.
Africa
Dr Peter Newman
Americas
Professor John Scott
Australasia
& Far East Professor Roy Pounder
Europe
Dr George Kitas
Middle
East Dr Iain Murray-Lyon
Russia/Global Health Issues Dr Michael Pelly
South
Asia Dr Tanzeem Raza
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