How To Join - Royal College Of Surgeons

There are different ways to become a member of RCS England, depending on your career stage. Find out more about our membership benefits and then follow the instructions to join below.

If you're unsure about the joining process or have questions, please get in touch with us. Our contact details are at the foot of the page.

• How to become a RCS Member/Fellow
• How to become a RCS Affiliate
• How to become a Surgical Team member
• How to become a FDS (Faculty of Dental Surgery) Member/Fellow

How to become a Member/Fellow

1. Via exam

Successfully completing the intercollegiate exams will enable you to apply to become a Member or Fellow of RCS England. View our upcoming dates and locations for the surgical exams: MRCS Part A or Part B and FRCS

2. Transfer from another College

If you have passed the relevant exam and are currently a Member or Fellow of the Edinburgh, Glasgow or Ireland royal colleges, you can transfer to RCS England to take advantage of our membership benefits. Please download and complete the relevant transfer form and send it to us by email:

• Member transfer form
• Fellow transfer form

3. Apply for fellowship ad eundem

Experienced surgeons who have not passed the relevant Fellowship exam may be eligible to apply through the fellowship ad eundem process.

• Apply for Fellowship ad eundem

Please send completed forms to [email protected].

Enrolled Membership is available to RCS England Dental Diploma holders who are not obligated to pay the Annual Statutory Subscription. Enrolled members may use the facilities of the College and have full voting rights in the election of an Enrolled Members’ Representative on the Board of Faculty.

How to become an Affiliate

You can join as an Affiliate if you are a medical or dental student studying at a UK university or a Foundation, Core surgical or dental trainee who has not yet passed their MRCS or MJDF/MFDS. If you are an overseas applicant, we will ask for evidence of a primary medical qualification as part of your application.

To register, please first register for an online account, then return to this page and complete a few further questions here to finish the online registration. If you experience any difficulties please email [email protected].

How to become a Surgical Team member

You can join as a Surgical Team member if you are a:

• Surgical Care Practitioner
• Surgical First Assistant
• Surgical First Assistant
• Physician Associate
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We also offer a discounted rate for Student Surgical Team members. If you are currently studying you can join the College for £15 per year. If you wish to join as a Student Surgical Team member, please download this pdf application form and send this to [email protected].

Find out more about our benefits for Surgical Team members.