How to Join

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 RCS Associate
• 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 membership@rcseng.ac.uk.

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 on this site then return to this page and complete a few further questions here to finish the online registration. If you experience any difficulties please email membership@rcseng.ac.uk.

How to become an Associate

You can join as an associate if you are a:

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

Find out more about our benefits for associate members.

If you have questions about your eligibility, don't hesitate to contact our membership team by email or by calling 020 7405 3474 (option 1).

To apply, please complete the editable PDF application form* and equal opportunities monitoring form and send them to membership@rcseng.ac.uk.

Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted via email to arrange payment.

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How to become a Faculty of Dental Surgery Member/Fellow

1. Via exam

Find out more about dental exams.

2. Apply for ad eundem

Membership, Fellowship or Specialty Membership ad eundem is available to those who have passed a relevant equivalent examination with one of the other UK or Irish Colleges or are working in a post equivalent to consultant surgeon.

3. Enrolled Membership 

Anyone who holds a non-membership RCS Dental Diploma (i.e. one that does not automatically oblige them to pay the Annual Statutory Subscription) and wishes to join the College, is eligible for enrolled membership. For an annual fee of £234, enrolled members may use the facilities of the College and enjoy all the benefits of membership except voting rights.

To apply, email us at F&Awards@rcseng.ac.uk with your completed application form.

• Membership ad eundum application form
• Membership ad eundem (without examination) application form
• Guidance for membership ad Eundem without examination
• Fellowship ad eundum application form
• Fellowship ad eundem (without examination) application form
• Guidance for fellowship ad Eundem without examination
• Enrolled membership