RCGP Faculties

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Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown OBE, Vice Chair (External Affairs)

Representing local areas

Faculties are a modern, inclusive, and collaborative network that empower local GP members. By nurturing grassroots member engagement, we create a welcoming and dynamic environment where every voice is valued.

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About faculties in the UK and Republic of Ireland

There are 31 individual faculties representing local areas across the UK, an additional Faculty representing the Republic of Ireland and another for international and overseas members.

Our members are assigned a Faculty on joining the College depending on where they live or work.

Each Faculty is represented by a Faculty Board, made up of a number of dedicated members who voluntarily support the College's vision, purpose and priorities

Faculties enable members to celebrate and connect with local peers, influence the work of the College, collaborate with and external networks, and embed a sense of belonging within their professional community.

Elections are open

We are currently holding elections to join the Faculty Board

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Get involved

Our Faculty Boards meet four times a year and are made up of members with a wide range of RCGP careers and experience – through the RCGP Faculties there is a role for everyone. As a board member you gain valuable experience of implementing activities and CPD, engaging with RCGP policy work and connecting with GPs from across the region.

Faculty Boards include members from across the Faculty, with some who volunteer to take on a specific role. This is a great way to gain experience in leading projects, collaborating with colleagues as well as being part of a vibrant network. Our volunteers receive additional benefits, such as dedicated events including our Advocate Summit and a 25% discount to attend the RCGP Annual Conference.

Faculty boards are made up of the following roles:

These are experience and dedicated faculty members who guide and lead the Faculty. They are instrumental in recognising and celebrating the success of members, including awarding Fellowship, being a leading voice in local issues and developing a programme of activities.

  • Provost
  • Chair
  • Vice Chair Member Engagement
  • Vice Chair Member Value
  • Faculty UK Council representative
  • Deputy Faculty UK Council representative
  • Devolved Council representative for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

The Faculty board includes a number of roles that align with College priorities and champion and support members at different career grades. Faculties usually have the following roles on their board, and they also have the option of creating additional roles that respond to their local needs.

  • GP Reg lead
  • First5 lead
  • Established GP lead
  • Later Career and Retired Member (LCARM) lead
  • Climate and Sustainability lead
  • EDI lead
  • IMG lead

Faculty elections

We hold elections for roles on the Faculty Board every year - visit our dedicated Faculty Elections page for more information. These elections are for open roles available, but you can also join the Faculty Board as a Board member, which is a great opportunity to learn more before committing your time to a role. You are welcome to join the next Board Meeting as an observer to see what is going on in your local area.

You can find out more about your local Faculty, including who is on the Board and the programme they provide, and how to get in touch with your local team by navigating to your region below:

Republic of Ireland and international

In addition to the Faculties set up within the UK, the RCGP also operates a Faculty handling member representation in the Republic of Ireland. There's also a further Faculty dedicated to supporting overseas and international members.

Byelaws

Our faculties are guided by a set of byelaws that help offer clear, consistent and equitable engagement across all the Faculties. Read the full byelaws.

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Contact us

Head of English Faculties: Matilda Sims
Telephone: 020 3188 7408
Email: matilda.sims@rcgp.org.uk

Head of RCGP Northern Ireland: Jill Brennan
Telephone: 020 3188 7724
Email: jill.brennan@rcgp.org.uk

Head of RCGP Scotland: Fiona Murray
Telephone: 020 3188 7749
Email: fiona.murray@rcgp.org.uk

Head of RCGP Wales and ROI: Nicola Edmunds
Telephone: 020 3188 7757
Email: nicola.edmunds@rcgp.org.uk