Membership for Surgeons

Fellowship of the College empowers you to lead the conversation, set the standards and shape the future of your profession.

Fellowship is a mark of distinction that demonstrates your commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and your place as a senior leader in our College community. It enables you to take an influential role in health and to lead and influence change for the benefit of all.

You can become a Fellow if you:

• Meet our eligibility criteria.

Fellowship offers you opportunities to:

• Help shape national and international standards in education and training
• Contribute to College committees, policy work and clinical leadership
• Build your network with peers through events, webinars and professional groups
• Access tailored CPD, e-learning and leadership development resources
• Support the next generation of physicians through mentorship and education

Lifetime fellowship

• If you’re a long-standing Fellow of the College, you could be eligible for lifetime Fellowship
• For a one-off fee, you’ll retain your existing Fellowship plus join a group of senior Fellows

You can become a lifetime Fellow if you:

• You must be a current Fellow in good standing
• Have been in good standing for at least 10 years
• Be over 60 years old
• Fully retired from clinical practice

Membership connects you to a global network of surgeons and offers professional recognition at every stage of your career.

As a Member of the College, you join a professional community committed to clinical excellence, career development and ongoing learning. Whether you’re early in your career or working as an established specialist, membership supports you with tailored resources and opportunities.

You can become a Member if you:

• Meet our eligibility criteria.

Membership provides access to:

• A community of peers for learning, support and collaboration
• CPD and learning resources tailored to your stage of practice
• Courses, conferences and publications at discounted rates

Staff and Associate Specialist doctors are a vital part of the healthcare workforce. Becoming an Associate of the College gives you access to valuable professional support and opportunities to connect with peers across the UK and internationally.

You can become an Associate if you:

• Are actively practising surgery in a recognised specialty
• Hold a primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC or equivalent
• Do not currently hold MRCS, but are actively contributing to clinical care

Membership as an Associate offers:

• Access to CPD resources, webinars and clinical updates
• Networking opportunities across specialties and regions
• Support with career development, wellbeing and leadership skills
• Discounts on courses, conferences and e-learning
• Eligibility to apply for full membership or fellowship as your career progresses

Affiliate membership is open to doctors in training and others at the start of their surgical careers.

Joining as an Affiliate helps you build professional connections early and gain access to learning resources and events that support your future in surgery.

You can become an Affiliate if you are:

• A foundation doctor or medical student
• In specialty training but not yet completed MRCS
• Interested in pursuing a career in a recognised specialty

Affiliate membership gives you access to:

• Educational resources and exam preparation tools
• Mentorship opportunities and career guidance
• Online learning and discounts on events
• A professional network to support your training and development