RCGP Archives Overview
The history of the College can be traced through the College
Archives, which reveal a fascinating account of the struggle to
establish both the College in 1952 and the modern discipline of
general practice or primary care.
From its earliest days, the College was responsible for
far-reaching initiatives such as vocational training and continuing
professional development, improvements in practice management and
the quality of patient care. The Research committee under the
energetic chairmanship of Robin Pinsent supported a range of
innovative research projects, including early studies of childhood
asthma; measles and major national morbidity surveys.
The archives collections include: