FAQs

A PDF version of your Letter of In Good Standing can be downloaded through the ‘My documents’ section of the Fellows and Members Portal.

If you would like to download your copy, please follow the steps below:

• Log in to your account via the RCSI Portal homepage.
• From the homepage, scroll down below the 'Core benefits' section.
• At 'Letter of Good Standing', select the red button which says 'Generate letter'.
• On the next page, select the text in blue.
• The letter will download to your computer or phone.

Members of any of the four Royal Colleges in either Ireland, England, or Scotland can hold dual membership once they have been fully onboarded. You can read more about this pathway and make your application online via our Members Portal.

All you need to do is submit the following supporting documents alongside your application and payment:

• Certificate of Membership from current Royal College
• Verification of MRCS exam results
• Current CV

Please note: While RCSI facilitate dual membership, we advise you to confirm with your current affiliated college whether they allow dual membership also.

RCSI do not currently accept fellowship transfer as a pathway to Fellowship.

Alternatively, Fellowship Ad Eundem is offered to surgeons who, in the opinion of the College, have reached a standard in surgery commensurate with that of a practicing consultant surgeon, of Good Standing, in Ireland at a similar stage of career.

You can find out more about this pathway – ff this is the route you would like to proceed with, you can submit your application directly to our Committee for Surgical Affairs, Fellowship Ad Eundem by emailing adeundem@rcsi.ie or by post to RCSI Department of Surgical Affairs, 121 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

If you are in Good Standing, we can organise a reprinted edition of your certificate free of charge. You will receive a PDF version and a hard copy edition. We will have the hard copy couriered to your preferred address.

If you are not in Good Standing, this process will cost €100.

Please email fellows@rcsi.ie to get started.

An Affiliate Member of RCSI is an individual not yet a Fellow or Member who seeks to stay current on surgical news and advancements.

This membership offers a pathway for those considering a surgical career or already in core training, providing exclusive access to RCSI communications, publications, resources, and global networking to foster their professional growth.

Fid more information about Affiliate Membership here.

You can make an application and read more about Affiliate Membership here.

The Affiliate Member Approval Committee will review your submission at their next monthly meeting. If you qualify for any of the below ‘free affiliate year’ categories, please ensure to note this in your application as we cannot issue refunds after payment has been received.

• RCSI Core Surgical Trainees
• Master of Surgery (by Module) (full-time and part-time) – RCSI
• MRCS Part A Candidate – RCSI
• MRCS Part B Candidate – RCSI
• Enrolled on RCSI's Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme – RCSI
• RCSI Surgical Society (active member)

Your log-in method depends on whether you have activated your new portal account:

First-time users and account activation

1. On the log-in screen, click ‘Sign up now’ (not ‘Sign in’).
2. Use the email address where you typically receive correspondence from the Fellows and Members office.
3. Follow the prompts to provide your name, email address, and create a password.
4. Await further instructions and a six-digit code sent to your email address.

Existing and activated accounts

1. Simply sign in using the email address you typically receive correspondence from Fellows and Members and the password you created.
2. If you don’t remember your password, select the ‘Forgot Password’ link located above the password field and follow the prompts. Please note: Use the email address you typically receive correspondence from Fellows and Members.

Using identity buttons (for activated accounts)

1. If your preferred email on file is a Gmail address, click the ‘Google identity’ button at the top of the log-in page.
2. If your preferred email on file is an RCSI email address, click the ‘RCSI identity’ button at the top of the log-in page.

Here are the most common reasons:

• First time logging in: You need to sign up for a new account on the updated portal, even if you had a previous account in our previous system (e.g., FAMP). See 'First-time users and account activation' above for steps.
• Incorrect email address: You may have signed up with a different email address than the one we have on file for you. We recommend using the email address where you receive correspondence from Fellows and Members.
• Unsure of email on file: If you’re not sure which email address we have for you, don’t worry. Simply complete an access request in the portal, and we will contact you to assist.

A tutorial for 'How to log in' and 'Use the Portal' is available below.

Watch the video

Technical recommendations

• Browser and cache: Try clearing your browser's cache and history, then restart your browser. Ensure you are using the latest version of your preferred browser.
• Internet connection:
  – Mobile data: If using mobile data, ensure you have at least 4G coverage (10+ MBPS).
  – Wi-Fi: If using Wi-Fi, ensure you have adequate broadband speed. We recommend a minimum of 12+ MBPS.
  – Device: If you are still unsuccessful, we recommend trying to access the portal on a laptop or desktop computer.

Access request

• If you’re still having trouble, or if you're unsure which email we have for you, complete an access request in the RCSI Portal. We will reach out to you directly.

• Receipts: You can view your payment receipts in the 'My receipts' section of your Fellows and Members Portal.
• Certificate and Letter of Good Standing: A PDF version of your Certificate and/or Letter of Good Standing can be downloaded through the ‘My documents’ section of the Fellows and Members Portal.

Direct debit and recurring card payments are available and will appear as an option on the ‘Payment summary’ section when renewing.

Should you choose this option, your annual membership will be renewed automatically going forward at the start of the membership year, with no further action required to maintain your in Good Standing status.

Steps to process your Fellowship/Membership:

1. Sign in to the Fellows and Members Portal
2. Select 'Fees and applications'
3. Select 'Membership renewal'
4. Review, update and confirm personal details
5. At the payment summary section, select your preferred payment option.

You can view your payment receipt in the 'My receipts' section of your portal dashboard.

Fellows and Members who retire from clinical practice are no longer required to pay an annual subscription and will remain in Good Standing.

To update your status, please contact us directly. Your annual membership will be waived from the membership year following your official notification to the Fellows and Members Office.

Discounted membership rates may be available to Fellows and Members who are currently on parental leave or experiencing financial hardship or illness.

To determine your eligibility, please refer to the criteria outlined on the Fellows and Members Portal. Please note that all reductions are granted at the discretion of the Fellows and Members Office.

To receive a €150 discount on your PCS fee, ensure your annual membership fee is paid and in Good Standing, and your PCS fee is paid before 1 July. The discount is applied automatically upon payment.

Please verify your 'country of practice' is correct in your portal profile, as this offer is only valid before 12am (GMT) on 1 July each year. If you meet these conditions and still experience issues, please contact us directly.