Physicians
This is who we are
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newcastle is a community of health professionals working together to develop and improve patient care. We are proud to be the only Royal College in the UK that welcomes members from around the world within every medical specialty.
Members of the College have access to a range of opportunities and resources to support career progression through foundation year, Internal Medicine Training, specialty training and beyond.
The cost of medical training is of great concern to the College and we are working to find ways to reduce costs. Our members receive substantial discounts on training courses throughout every stage of their career.
Join our community today to add your voice and deliver positive progress for the healthcare profession. We are on your side.
What matters to me? Delivering the best quality of care we can. Staff wellbeing – working in a good team who are all well supported by the organisation and by each other. Achieving our full potential, using opportunities like the trained mentors that the College provides
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This is what we do
Click below or use the interactive form for more details on our resources, opportunities and education available to members at every career stage.
Clinical education
We offer a range of clinical skills courses suitable for health professionals at different stages of their career. All of our courses are held in fully-equipped modern facilities.
CPD
Fellows and Members have free access to the on-line CPD diary offered by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK as part of its CPD scheme for all post-training physicians.
Non-clinical education
Our comprehensive non-clinical skills training programme enables healthcare professionals to develop skills in teaching and education, leadership and management, and professional competencies.
Academy of Clinical Educators
The Academy of Clinical Educators promotes and enhances the role of the clinical educator within the College. ACE is free for members to join and CPD-accredited.
College networks
Our network of college tutors and regional advisors can be accessed by members from around the world. They can advise on exams, education and membership enquiries.
Buddy Scheme
The West of Scotland Buddy Scheme matches Internal Medical Trainees and Core Surgical Trainees with senior Specialty Trainees for informal career support and advice.
Awards and scholarships
We offer several awards to help progress research and improve knowledge. Planning to take time out of your programme to gain experience in other countries or specialist centres can be of great benefit to your training.