RCGP membership

The RCGP is your professional home, bringing together more than 54,000 GPs worldwide. It's led by GPs and cares for all GPs, whatever their career stage and wherever they practise.

We ensure you're fully supported and protected, providing a safe space to practise.

At the RCGP we support each other so we can all achieve and maintain the highest standards in patient care, sharing knowledge and experience every step of the way, throughout your clinical career and beyond.

We come together as a professional family, listening to each other, sharing a diverse wealth of knowledge, and speaking as one powerful voice for general practice.

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Manage your membership

Manage your membership online by logging into your MyRCGP account. From here, you can also manage your payment plan to spread the cost of your membership fee.

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Join our diverse community of over 54,000 GPs

There’s always someone you can ask

Find out more with our FAQs or call our friendly Member Services team on 020 3188 7766.

Why should I become an RCGP member?

When you’re welcomed as part of the RCGP family, you’ll receive support and guidance to help you shape your life in general practice. As your professional home, you’ll also form close bonds with other GPs who understand the challenges you face through your career – and want to celebrate your achievements.

As you move through your working life, we’re here to help build on your achievements, grow your career and develop your leadership skills. Our free clinical courses, learning hubs, and Essential Knowledge Updates keep you updated with the latest clinical developments.

Joining the RCGP gives you the opportunity to connect with 54,000 members who have similar needs and interests. This network can provide support and advice wherever you are in your career and wherever you're located.

Be part of our strong collective voice of over 54,000 GPs to help us lobby governments, influence change and find solutions to challenges and opportunities you face in general practice. We ask our members for input to direct and drive our conversation.

Our awards, Fellowship, and ceremonies recognise the excellence, efforts and contributions that have been made across general practice.
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GP trainees

We’re always here to support you as you progress through your GP training journey.

GP trainees

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Early career GPs

We’ll help build your confidence as you transition into your first five years of independent practice.

Early career GPs

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Established GPs

We’ll support your ongoing professional development, opening up new opportunities and experiences beyond your first five years of independent practice.

Established GPs

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Life after practice

We’ll provide ways to share your knowledge and experience to support the next generation.

Life after practice

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International membership

We’ll provide ways to demonstrate your commitment to achieving the highest standards in primary care.

International membership

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What is a GP?

Read the RCGP definition of what a GP is, and the important work they do.

Definition of a GP
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Member ceremonies

Member ceremonies are special events hosted by our President to welcome full Members and Fellows to RCGP. They are held from September through to May. It's a great opportunity for you and your loved ones to celebrate the achievement of attaining FRCGP, MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] or MAP.

Visit our Member ceremonies page
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Upcoming events

See all courses and events

03 October 2024

Core safeguarding in general practice (Level 3)

Safeguarding is an integral part of working in general practice in the UK and is simply one aspect of the holistic care we give our patients. GPs and all staff in general practice play an essential role in safeguarding children and adults from abuse and neglect. There are five key areas of safeguarding knowledge and capabilities as set out in the RCGP Safeguarding Standards. The aim of the three ‘Core safeguarding in general practice (Level 3)’ eLearning modules is to equip you with the core understanding of these five areas of safeguarding knowledge and capabilities that you need to safeguard children and adults effectively.Click the following link to access the course: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=807

03 October 2024

Meet and Connect | Fife

We know how important connecting with peers is, especially as you navigate training, the first five years of practice and throughout your career. RCGP South East Scotland members from across Fife are invited to attend an in-person networking event, to meet and connect with other GPs from across the region.

03 October 2024

LCARM Annual Conference Social

RCGP members are invited to join the late career and retired members group (LCARM) for a relaxed and informal social event on the evening of Thursday 3rd October 2024, after day 1 of the Annual Conference, in Liverpool to find out more about what we do. We will be heading to EastZEast Indian Restaurant, directly opposite the ACC arena where the RCGP Annual Conference is taking place. We meet at 7pm for a relaxed and informal meal with refreshments and some discussion time, meet the LCARM lead, and hear about LCARM activities across the UK. We hope you will be able to join us.

07 October 2024

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

Need something else?

As an RCGP member, there's always someone you can ask.

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Join online

Visit our join page

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Visit FAQs

See our FAQs page

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Email RCGP

membership@rcgp.org.uk

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Call RCGP

020 3188 7766