Types of Membership

 

Learn about which type of membership is appropriate for you.


 

 I am...

 

 

 

 

 

   

...a qualified GP and on the GMC’s medical

practitioner register

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I have recently passed the College’s assessment (MRCGP/iMAP)

 

Yes

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You will be sent a membership welcome pack and Certificate as details of your CCT, CEGPR or iMAP pass are given to

us periodically by either the GMC or the iMAP team.

  
     

No

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I have passed the MRCGP assessment or iMAP a while ago

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Please download and complete RCGP full Membership application form. We will be happy to welcome you as a new Member or Member returning back after a break in Membership.

 

     

No

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I have not completed iMAP or MRCGP assessment.

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We would be pleased to welcome you as an Associate of the College. Please download and complete the Associate application form. Or you may wish to undertake Membership by Assessment of Performance (iMAP) to become a full Member.

       
  

...a family physician practicing overseas

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I have passed

the MRCGP[Int]

Yes

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Congratulations! You will receive an application form after passing or you may wish to download one from the forms section of the site.

  
     

No

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International Affiliate status is coming. We would be pleased to welcome you to the College in the future. International exam sites can be found in this section.

  
       
  

... a medical student or Foundation doctor

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Visit the New Professionals section and sign up for free. Students and Foundation doctors are welcome.

 

If you are in specialty training for general practice you can join as an Associate in Training.   

       
  

...in GP specialty training

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All GP trainees must register with the College. Associate in Training membership is optional but beneficial during this time.    

  
               

...a nurse, manager or physician assistant

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Yes

Join the General Practice Foundation external link icon

  
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No

Contact the membership services team for advice.

  
       
  

Fellowship

A Fellow of the College exemplifies its motto ‘cum scientia caritas’, and is an ambassador for the College’s standards and values in whom the College is happy to signal its pride. The College’s first Fellows were elected in 1969. Members of five years good standing can be appointed as Fellow of the College.