Which type of membership is right for you?

There are a number of different ways for you to become a member of the RCMedSci depending on where you are in your career.

Trainee Membership

You can become a trainee member of the RCMedSci if:

·         You have completed your primary medical qualification (PMQ) acceptable to RCMedSci

·         You are undertaking postgraduate qualification in any area of Medical Sciences or

·         You are undertaking a diploma qualification awarded by RCMedSci

Membership

You can become a member of the RCMedSci if:

·         You have completed your primary medical qualification (PMQ) acceptable to RCMedSci

·         You have Certificate of good standing from each medical regulatory authority you've been registered or licensed within the last 5 years.

·         You have completed a diploma qualification awarded by RCMedSci or

·         You have a postgraduate qualification in any area of Medical Sciences and

·         You are recommended by at least two existing members or fellows of RCMedSci

As a Member you can use MRCMedSci after your name, providing your subscription is paid

Associate Membership

You can become an associate of the RCMedSci if:

·         You are employed in a area of Medical Sciences or a closely associated specialty

·         You do not have a postgraduate qualification in one of those specialties.

·         You have completed your primary medical qualification (PMQ) acceptable to RCMedSci

Fellowship

You can become a Fellow of the RCMedSci if:

·         You have completed your primary medical qualification (PMQ) acceptable to RCMedSci

·         You have Certificate of good standing from each medical regulatory authority you've been registered or licensed within the last 5 years.

·         You have completed a diploma qualification awarded by RCMedSci or

·         You have a postgraduate qualification in any area of Medical Sciences and You are recommended by at least two existing members or fellows of RCMedSci

·         You have eight years of standing in the profession after post graduation or five years of standing in the profession after MRCMedSci diploma.

As a Fellow you can use FRCMedSci after your name, providing your subscription is paid.

Honorary membership 

Any  RCMedSci member may put forward an honorary membership nomination for someone who has directly engaged with  activities in the relevant area and made a significant contributions in any area of Medical Sciences. Honorary Membership may be awarded to persons who have made notable contributions or promoted the interests of Medical Sciences nationally or internationally. 

A small number of Honorary Memberships may be awarded in each year to such persons who would not normally otherwise be eligible for membership of the College.

Nominations

Nominations are now closed for this year.

Honorary fellowship

Honorary Fellowship is the most prestigious award to be available to a non-Fellow of the College.  It is awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions and promoted the interests of Medical Sciences at an international level. 

Any Fellow in good standing may submit a nomination, consisting of their nominee's CV and a brief statement highlighting why they feel the nominee is worthy of Honorary Fellowship, to the Administrator.

Nominations

Nominations are now closed for this year

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