Fellows and Members

RCSI educates and supports a professional network of over 11,000 surgical Fellows and Members, practising in 89 countries, empowering them to deliver excellent surgical practice across the world.

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Membership benefits

As an RCSI Fellow or Member in Good Standing we are proud that you have chosen to affiliate with RCSI and we want to support you at every stage of your career. The most valuable benefit of your Membership is your RCSI post-nominals, but your annual subscription also contributes to the education of future surgeons.

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Our community

11,000 Fellows and Members

89 Countries worldwide

850 Institutions globally

16 Networking events annually

Fellows

Fellowship of RCSI offers professional accreditation from one of the most prestigious and respected surgical bodies, with strong educational, clinical and collegiate support.

Members

There are currently two pathways to Membership of RCSI: by examination and by transfer from another Royal College.

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Affiliate members

Affiliate Membership of RCSI is an affiliation category for those who are not Fellows or Members of the College, but wish to stay informed about surgical news and advancements.

Meet the team

Our team is available to answer your queries in relation to Fellowship and Membership at RCSI. We aim to respond to all emails within two working days.

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Pay your subscription

Pay your RCSI Fellowship or Membership subscription today through our online portal.

Fellowship opportunities

There are a number of scholarships and grants available to surgeons-in-training and recently appointed consultant surgeons,

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Fellowship and Membership of RCSI.

Exams

Find out more about the intercollegiate MRCS and FRCS exams.