How to become a member of The Royal College of Radiologists
Step 1.
Create an online account
Visit MyRCR and click 'Set up your account' to get started. If you already have an account, please sign in with your username and password.
Step 2.
Sign in and provide us with your details
Once you’re logged in to your My RCR account, click on the ‘My Membership’ tab and enter your personal details, as well as submitting your supporting documents which must be in English and in date.
Applications can take up to 15 working days to review. The 15 day period will restart for each subsequent review if incorrect documentation is submitted.
Step 3.
Activate your membership
Submitted applications will be reviewed by the membership team and if your application is successful, your membership will be activated, and you will be able to enjoy access to a host of exclusive benefits.
UK trainee enrolment
Congratulations on your successful selection to specialty training.
So we can provide the assistance you will need during your specialty training, you will need to enrol as a member of the College before you start your training.
Benefits of membership
With your RCR membership, you have access to a wide selection of exclusive benefits that help you invest in yourself and your career.
We encourage all our Fellows and members to make the most of the benefits we provide, including access to continuing professional development (CPD) and career progression resources, training and exam support, member-only publications and a wide range of bespoke discounts.
What does the RCR do?
The Royal College of Radiologists plays a key role in maintaining high professional standards across clinical oncology and clinical radiology. We proactively work to address workforce issues, advise the NHS and government in policy decisions in the UK, and support professional standards.
We are also committed to supporting trainees and operate an online training portfolio and can help trusts to establish and maintain training programmes.
Global membership
You can join The Royal College of Radiologists from anywhere in the world, and we collaborate with our international colleagues to bring about innovation across the globe.
Whether you’re looking to work in the UK or learn more about development choices near you, look out for events, partnerships and opportunities around the world.
More information
How to pay for your membership
For members based in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay. We offer two options for paying by Direct Debit:
- Annual Direct Debit: one lump sum payment due on or immediately after 1 June each year. If you’re setting up a Direct Debit arrangement after 1 June, you’ll be notified of the collection date.
- Direct Debit by monthly instalments: this allows you to spread the cost of your subscription fee over a maximum of twelve months. Each instalment will be collected on or immediately after the first of each month, beginning 1 June. If you’re setting up the Direct Debit arrangement after 1 June, you’ll be notified of the collection dates if they’re not in line with the standard schedule.
If you do not currently pay your fees by direct debit, you will be able to set this up in a few simple steps by logging in to your MyRCR account when we ask you to renew.
If you are an existing direct debit payer and would like to change your direct debit details or frequency selected, please contact the Membership Operations Team on +44 (0)20 7406 5951 / 5903 or at [email protected].
Failed Direct Debit payments
Two unsuccessful collections in a membership period will result in the RCR not being able to offer direct debit as a payment method and you will be required to settle your remaining balance. Following this you will have the option of setting up a direct debit for the next membership year. The Treasurer will be notified of any member who reaches two unsuccessful payments.
We accept card payments by Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and China UnionPay.
We also accept payments through Apple Pay, Link and Revolut Pay, and bank redirects through Bancontact and EPS.
Online: pay by credit card via the membership tab when editing your details via your myRCR account.
Some frequently asked questions
We offer a 50% discount on fees for members on maternity/shared parental/adoption leave.
Please review our subscription discounts offered to confirm eligibility and details on how to apply before paying your subscription fees.
We can confirm that you are a Fellow or member of the College. Please email [email protected] to request a letter of verification.
If you are moving country, it is important to inform the membership team via email or telephone +44 (0)20 7406 5903 as soon as possible, as this may change your membership fees.
Let us know your new address and the date of your move and we will update your membership.