Membership for all

The membership for all route ensures that more GPs are able to benefit from college membership and representation.

This route to membership does not require any additional form of assessment.

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From May 2021, the RCGP changed the criteria for membership for established GPs. 

Membership for all means any GP is now eligible to apply for membership via a new, inclusive route, if they meet the criteria:

  • has been active on the GMC GP register for a minimum of five years from the point of application
  • has completed at least one revalidation cycle (or completed CEGPR)

The membership for all route ensures that more GPs are able to benefit from college membership and representation.

This route to membership does not require any additional form of assessment.

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Membership for all FAQs

  • Yes, those who gain membership via the Membership for All route will be entitled to a free A4 Membership Certificate. 

  • The RCGP has changed the requirements for established GPs who have not previously undertaken MRCGP assessment.
  • Previously, GPs could apply for membership by completing the MAP (Membership by Assessment of Performance) programme.

  • The College aims to be a more inclusive membership body supporting GPs across the profession. This was brought into sharper focus during the pandemic when both members and non-members have been accessing and valuing our varied resources.
  • The College is keen to open membership to all GPs who have been practising for more than five years and have met revalidation requirements. 
  • The route will ensure more GPs are able to benefit from College membership and representation from the RCGP.

 

  • The cost is the same as our standard membership rates.

  • Only GPs who have been active on the GMC GP register for a minimum of five years will be eligible.

  • Only GPs practicing in the UK are eligible for Membership for All.

  • To be eligible to apply, you must have been active on the GMC GP register for a minimum of five years from the point of application, with no suspension or conditions on your licence.

  • Yes, those who gain membership via the Membership For All route will be entitled to use the MRCGP postnominals.

  • Yes, as a new member of the College, you will be eligible to book onto a New Members Ceremony to celebrate your achievement in becoming a member of the College.