Royal College of General Practitioners
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| Abbreviation | RCGP |
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| Motto | Cum Scientia Caritas |
| Established | 1952 |
| Type | Medical Royal College |
| Headquarters | 30 Euston Square, London, NW1 2FB |
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Region
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Devolved Councils in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast |
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Membership (2015)
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50,000 |
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President
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Dr Terry Kemple |
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Chair of Council
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Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard |
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Chair of Trustees
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Dr Colin Hunter |
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Chief Executive
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Neil Hunt |
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Staff (2014)
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267 |
| Website | Official website |
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is the professional body for general (medical) practitioners (GPs/Family Physicians/Primary Care Physicians) in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with over 50,000 members. The RCGP was founded in 1952 in London, England and is a registered charity. Its motto is Cum Scientia Caritas - "Compassion [empowered] with Knowledge."
The RCGP is unique amongst the medical royal colleges in having both a President and a Chairman. The President takes a mainly ceremonial function while the Chairman sets the college's policy direction, and leads the RCGP decision making body - the council. In 2012 the establishment of a new Trustee Board meant that members of the council were relieved of having to act in a statutory capacity relating to the college's charity status.
The council of the RCGP encompasses 32 groups ('Faculties') located across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and overseas. These are semi-autonomous units that provide local support and services for doctors, including educational events, training and personal development services. The college also incorporates devolved councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that liaise with their own national health and primary care organisations.
The current President is Dr Terry Kemple and Chair of Council is Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard. The Scottish Council is currently chaired by Dr Miles Mack.
Paid membership of the RCGP is split into three main groups:
RCGP membership is also extended to Associates in Training (doctors in specialty training for general practice) and Life Members. As of April 2015[update] the membership total stands at over 50,000. Members of the RCGP are required to abide by the RCGP constitution.
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